TA218092- Summer 2022-CHEM*2700 Organic Chemistry I

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Chemistry
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Summer 2022
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
CHEM*2700
Course Name: 
Organic Chemistry I
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
When applying for this work assignment, please be aware that the course is being delivered in-class. Courses offered in-class maybe required to pivot to alternate delivery format in the case that requirements placed on the University and its employees by public health bodies, local, provincial and federal governments necessitate such a mid-semester transition. Should this occur, TAs will be required to continue to support the course in its alternate format. Beginning May 1, 2022 and as per the announcement of March 22, 2022 (https://news.uoguelph.ca/2022/03/change-to-mask-and-vaccination-requirements-at-u-of-g-as-of-may-1/), the U of G will be pausing vaccination and masking requirements based on current public health trends and contingent on public health conditions and direction, although masking continues to be encouraged indoors. With the evolving nature of the pandemic and to address health risks, these public health measures may resume and with little advance notice. Should this occur vaccinations will be required. The U of G’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy can be found here, https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty-hr-policies-support-staff/713-covid-19-vaccination-policy. More COVID-related information can be found here, https://www.uoguelph.ca/covid19/covid-info-for-faculty-and-staff.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
120
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: 
4
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
4
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 (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
As assigned. *Due to the Pandemic, GTA duties will potentially change as the semester progresses depending upon the needs of the Chemistry Department. *Due to the PANDEMIC, GTA duties will potentially change as the semester progresses depending upon the needs of the Chemistry Department. *Due to the PANDEMIC, GTA duties will potentially change as the semester progresses depending upon the needs of the Chemistry Department.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in a full-time Chemistry graduate program in an area of synthetic chemistry, (b) have completed a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, (c) have experience teaching in Chemistry laboratories, (d) be able to demonstrate experience in Gas Chromatography, handling Hazardous Materials, and safety awareness of all potential chemical hazards, (e) be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a safe work place, (f) be able to demonstrate previous exemplary teaching performance, (g) be able to provide documentation indicating they have completed the following training programs: Lab Safety Training (EHS), WHMIS Training (EHS), Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS), Accessible Service Provision (CourseLink) and Making Education Accessible (CourseLink). Must complete additional safety training as required. Selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with Article 11.06 of the CUPE 3913-1 collective agreement. Assignments to particular courses will be made in accordance with departmental needs and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Ph.D. Candidate in any area of Synthetic Chemistry.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
As assigned. See Webadvisor for lab/lecture times. **Under "Other Experience Or Qualifications That May Be Applicable For This Work Assignment", please note any dates/times when you are not available to work, and the reasons. Otherwise we will assume you are available anytime.**
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
May 11, 2022 to August 26, 2022
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): 
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Posting Email Contact: 
chemjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Administrative Officer Department of Chemistry University of Guelph chemadmin@uoguelph.ca www.chemistry.uoguelph.ca

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