TA380335- Fall 2026-POPM*6200 Epidemiology I

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Population Medicine
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2026
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
N/A
Course Details
Course Number: 
POPM*6200
Course Name: 
Epidemiology I
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
Other
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The University of Guelph promotes a healthy campus. To guide you with questions you may have around vaccinations (including COVID-19), masking policies, and other healthier choices to promote health on campus, please refer to the tips on the Healthy Campus webpage: https://www.uoguelph.ca/healthy-campus/#containing-the-spread.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
70
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: 
2
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
Office Hours
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
- Reviewing lecture material and answering student questions, as needed - Assisting with facilitating flipped lectures - Leading weekly lab sessions with students
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
- Enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Guelph. - Successful completion of POPM*6200 and POPM*6210, or equivalent. - Demonstrated ability to communicate epidemiological concepts effectively, both in written form and verbally. - Evidence of excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: 
- Prior experience as a GTA or in a teaching/mentoring role at the graduate level. - Familiarity with the University of Guelph’s learning management systems (e.g., CourseLink). - Experience with grading, facilitating discussions. - Knowledge of academic integrity and accessibility best practices.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 to 11:20 am, and Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:20pm As discussed with instructor.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2026 to December 24, 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): 
Monday, July 13, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
ovcsas.tasessional@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
ovc.popm@uoguelph.ca

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