TA231393- Fall 2022-FARE*3310 Operations Management

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Food Agriculture and Resource Economics
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: 
FARE*3310
Course Name: 
Operations Management
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The University of Guelph has vaccination and masking policies that may be altered with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination policy is paused and masking will be paused as of July 1, 2022 (https://news.uoguelph.ca/2022/06/covid-19-update-masking-update-and-classes-on-campus-this-fall/). With the evolving nature of the pandemic, public health measures may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks. Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. The U of G’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy can be found here (https://news.uoguelph.ca/covid-19/vaccination/). More COVID-related information can be found here (https://news.uoguelph.ca/covid-19/faculty-and-staff/)
Projected Class Enrolment: 
320
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: 
5
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
5
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
GTA must have taken FARE*3310 or an equivalent course. They must display good computer skills although knowledge of course software is not essential. The GTA must possess an undergraduate degree in business (agribusiness). A good understanding of CourseLink is required. The GTA must be available approximately 2 hours per week for regular office hours (details to be determined). These hours will vary to some extent to allow additional time closer to exams and assignments. The GTA will be required to mark individual assignments and two examinations. The GTA may be required to mark weekly assignments/quizzes, conduct help sessions, supervise and mark exams, mark in-class projects, and assist with preparation of classroom material. Excellent communication (spoken and written) and computer skills are expected, as is the capacity to work independently within agreed guidelines. The GTA will be required to complete three online courses (if not previously completed) through CourseLink: Accessible Service Provision; Making Education Accessible; and EHS Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Lectures will be held on M,W,F, 13:30-14:30.
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): 
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Posting Email Contact: 
farejobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Debbie Harkies, Dept. of FARE, JD MacLachlan Bldg., email: dharkies@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).