TA187461- Fall 2021-ENGL*2920 Elements of Creative Writing

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of English and Theatre Studies
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2021
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
ENGL*2920
Course Name: 
Elements of Creative Writing
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Please note that there are 2 sections of ENGL*2920 Should conditions change and requirements are placed on the University and its employees by public health bodies, local, provincial, and federal governments, courses posted as ‘In-Class’ may have to switch to an alternative delivery format (see https://opened.uoguelph.ca/academic-continuity). By applying to this work assignment, you are agreeing to fulfill the duties in the mode of delivery posted and switch as required. The University’s COVID-19 website provides important information about campus protocols and guidelines for those working on campus
Projected Class Enrolment: 
50
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: 
2
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
2
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
The above to be determined at meeting with the Instructor.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Must be currently enrolled in a masters program in Creative Writing or a closely related field. 2) Substantive knowledge of course content, demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, in Creative Writing.
Preferred Qualifications: 
MFA.CW in progress.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Section 1 - T/TH 11:30-1:00 OR Section 2 - T/TH 1:00-2:30
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 7, 2021 to December 24, 2021
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $42.94/hr; $6014.68/semester effective 2021/22
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Posting Email Contact: 
setspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Olga Petrik, Administrative Assistant, SETS at petriko@uoguelph.ca

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