TA160838- Fall 2020-ENGG*3000 Written Communication GSA

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GSA-1, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of Engineering
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2020
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
ENGG*3000
Course Name: 
Written Communication GSA
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Applicants may be invited to an interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for a least two references as additional evidence of qualifications. When applying for this work assignment, please be aware that it may be necessary to be on campus to fulfill some of the job responsibilities. These individuals will work with instructors across School to implement recommendations of Consultant Report on Enhancing Teaching and Learning of Written Communications. These individuals will support the development and delivery of content and assessments and collect and analyze data intended to enhance learning outcomes and, where necessary, improve curriculum.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
75+
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 0.5 (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: 
1+
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
1
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Supporting development and delivery of content and assessment intended to enhance written communications Providing feedback on students’ written submissions Collection and analysis of data on student performance
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
The successful candidate will have: • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills • An enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teaching • Exceptional communication skills, particularly technical writing skills
Preferred Qualifications: 
Candidates meeting the required qualifications will be evaluated on the following criteria: • Interpersonal and organizational skills • Competence in written technical communications • Ability to provide effective feedback on students’ written submissions • Knowledge of instructional and pedagogical approaches, particularly development of assessments
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
To be determined
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 1, 2020 to December 24, 2020
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GSA $42.52/hr; $5954.98/semester effective 2019/20
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Posting Email Contact: 
soe3913@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Paula Newton pnewton@uoguelph.ca

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

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 reside 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).