TA356266- Winter 2026-Mathematics Learning Centre Tutoring

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): 
Winter 2026
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
Mathematics Learning Centre
Course Name: 
Tutoring
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The schedule for the Mathematics Learning Centre will be determined near the beginning of the semester. Candidates must be able to commit to working 5 hours (not necessarily consecutively) each week, during the Mathematics Learning Centre operating times of 9:30AM to 4:00PM. Operating hours of the Mathematics Learning Centre: Monday/Wednesday 9:30AM - 3:30PM, Tuesday/Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM, and Friday 9:30AM - 2:30PM EDT.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
N/A
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: 
2
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: 
2
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Preparation
Student Consultation
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: 
Graduate student in Mathematics, Statistics or Mathematical Sciences. A thorough understanding of material in introductory level mathematics courses: MATH*1030, MATH*1080, MATH*1160, MATH*1200 and IPS*1500 (math topics). The ability to tutor students helping them understand the material without doing the work for them.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Excellent communications skills. A familiarity with the material in MATH*2000, MATH*2130, MATH*2200, MATH*2210 and MATH*2270 is preferred.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
The schedule for the Math Learning Centre will be determined near the beginning of the semester.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 2, 2026 to April 28, 2026
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): 
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
mspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Tricia Townsend, Graduate Program Specialist, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, gradms@uoguelph.ca

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