TA342239- Fall 2025-BIOL*6140 Applied Field Biology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Integrative Biology
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: 
BIOL*6140
Course Name: 
Applied Field Biology
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This course is in-class instruction but some students are taking the course online. The University of Guelph has vaccination and masking policies that may be altered with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination and masking policies are paused but may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks. Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. You can choose to submit proof of vaccination before your start date. The University of Guelph has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provides more Information about COVID-19 for Faculty and Staff.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
TBD
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: 
No
Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments: 
1
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: 
1
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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Must be enrolled in a PhD program in biology (or similar discipline) at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. A background in ecology (e.g. holding MSc in that discipline or at least two prior courses taken). Experience conducting research and field work as well as data analysis (R skills preferred). Conduct consistent grading including written feedback to students, while adhering to grading deadlines. Strong time management and organizational skills. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available from the start of the contract to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB mid-term and final exams, and be available to the end of the contract to grade final exams/papers.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
TBD
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): 
Friday, July 25, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
ibjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Dr. Sherri Cox, Assistant Professor (coxs@uoguelph.ca)

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