TA337864- Fall 2025-MATH*1080 Elements of Calculus I

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Mathematics and Statistics
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2025
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
MATH*1080
Course Name: 
Elements of Calculus I
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
When applying for this work assignment, please be aware that this course is an 'in-person' format. Candidate will be required to work during regular University instructional hours (8:30 AM to 10:00 PM EST) as required. Some of the duties of this job may include conversing with students via chat or other interactive online software, for which the candidate must have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and/or in-person office hours. In addition, the candidate may be required to perform duties during scheduled face-to-face lecture and/or lab times, course evaluations, and invigilation of midterms and finals. (check WebAdvisor for course schedule).
Projected Class Enrolment: 
1800
Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)
The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.
This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments: 
Yes
Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments: 
8
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
8
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Duties for TA work assignments in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include other administrative duties (dept. and final exam invigilation and course evaluations, and other departmental duties specified by the Chair). Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training must be completed. If you have not already done so, complete the three (3) mandatory administrative courses and upload your certificates of completion to your Work Assignment profile.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
A bachelor degree (or higher) with a major or minor in Mathematical Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline with significant mathematics and statistics courses. Knowledge and familiarity with the course material. Current enrolment in a graduate program in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Biophysics, or Bioinformatics. A thorough understanding of first year mathematics is required, as well as the ability to independently run laboratory sessions.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Demonstrated excellence in mathematical and statistical reasoning and ability, especially as directly related to this job position. Experience and demonstrated excellence in past TA duties or tutoring roles. Excellent communication skills plus familiarity with Courselink would be an asset.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Please see WebAdvisor for the course schedule.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 2, 2025 to December 19, 2025
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $49.43/hr; $6,924.98/semester effective 2025/26
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
mspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Tricia Townsend, Graduate Program Assistant, gradms@uoguelph.ca

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