TA384894- Fall 2026-MCB*6660 Translational Medicine and Protein Therapy

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Molecular and Cellular Biology
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: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
MCB*6660
Course Name: 
Translational Medicine and Protein Therapy
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
40
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: 
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
Attending Lectures
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
B.Sc. In Molecular/Cellular Biology or related degree Applicants must have superior oral and written communication skills, a strong background in Molecular and Cellular Biology, and a solid understanding of translational research models. The focus of the course is on translational research and the transition of biomedical discoveries into clinical and commercial applications, with an emphasis on protein-based therapeutics, gene therapies, and biologics. The TA will attend lectures (when necessary) and grade student presentations, papers, posters, and exams, for both content and writing and/or presentation style. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor, to attend all mandatory meeting, to invigilate exams, and to grade presentations and posters.
Preferred Qualifications: 
1 or more years experience in thesis-based graduate work in MCB
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See WebAdvisor
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): 
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
mcbpost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Cari Bish, Administrative Officer, Molecular and Cellular Biology SSC 4479 | 50 Stone Rd E | Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 519.824.4120 x 53930 | cbish@uoguelph.ca

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All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: president@cupe3913.on.ca).

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