TA220215- Fall 2022-STAT*6950 Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Mathematics and Statistics
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2022
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
STAT*6950
Course Name: 
Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
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 this course is an “in-class” format. Candidate will be required to work during regular University instructional hours (8:30 AM to 10:00 PM EST) as required. Some of the duties of this job may include conversing with students via chat or other interactive online software, for which the candidate must have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection or in-person office hours. In addition, the candidate may be required to perform duties during scheduled face-to-face lecture and/or lab times, course evaluations, and invigilation of midterms and finals. (check WebAdvisor for course schedule). 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. With the evolving nature of the pandemic and to address health risks, public health measures may resume and with little advance notice. Should this occur vaccinations will be required to attend campus. 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: 
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 0.5 (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
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Duties for TA work assignments in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics MAY include other ADMINISTRATIVE duties (dept. and final exam invigilation and course evaluations, and other departmental duties specified by the Chair). Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training may be required if not previously completed. If you have not already done so, please upload your certificates of completion to your Profile.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
As per the Collective Agreement, applicant must be registered as a full-time student in the Fall 2022 semester. Enrollment in a graduate program in Mathematics and Statistics or closely related program. A thorough understanding of introductory statistics is required.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Excellent communications skills plus familiarity with CourseLink would be an asset.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See WebAdvisor for course schedule.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 6, 2022 to December 23, 2022
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $43.73/hr; $6125.96/semester effective 2022/23
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, July 8, 2022
Posting Email Contact: 
mspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Susan McCormick, Graduate Program Assistant, Dept. of Math and Statistics, email: gradms@uoguelph.ca

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