TA365221- Winter 2026-PHYS*2180 Experimental Techniques in Physics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Physics
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: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
PHYS*2180
Course Name: 
Experimental Techniques in Physics
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
31
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: 
0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 
2
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
2
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
MANDATORY in-person GTA meeting will take place the first week of the semester within business hours. Date & time will be communicated prior to the start of your contract. Re: Grading - lab notebooks are submitted at the start of each week's lab period, and graded lab notebooks should be returned to the instructor so that they can be returned no later than one class before the students' next lab period.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
BSc in Physics Previous UTA or GTA experience in a Physics Course Successfully completed a lab course at the 2nd, 3rd and/or 4th year level
Preferred Qualifications: 
Demonstrated lab experience. Previously successfully completed PHYS*2180.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Tuesday: 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM Friday: 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM TAs are expected to arrive ~5 minutes in advance of their scheduled assignment to allow students entry into the facilities.
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, December 4, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
phys0285@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Rachel Baker, Administrative Officer, Physics, CCMPS TEL: 519-824-4120, ext 52262 physadmin@uoguelph.ca

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