TA292870- Summer 2024-GSA IMPR ImprovLab Technical Assistants

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GSA-1, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Dean's Office - COA
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Summer 2024
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
GSA IMPR
Course Name: 
ImprovLab Technical Assistants
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
he 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 and masking policies are paused. 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. You can choose to submit proof of vaccination before your start date. The University of Guelph has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provides more Information about COVID-19 for Faculty and Staff.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
N/A
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: 
No
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: 
3
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
3
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: Audio, lighting and video skills Ability to learn new technologies Safe practices Some knowledge of accessibility as it relates to event coordination Event coordination Support for telematic performances Other Duties Described: IICSI is hosting two (2) GSAs to help assist our Musical and Technical Production Coordinator at the ImprovLab, our new CFI-funded research and performance facility. Students will be trained in how to set up the space and technology in response to event needs. As equipment is still arriving (through purchasing), students will test and problem-solve the equipment in the space and learn to implement technologies for projects and events. Some background in theatre, music, or sound would be a useful asset, as well as some knowledge of safety practices and accessibility practices in event spaces. Hours are flexible, but will require on-campus time, being trained by our Production Coordinator, and learning from other technicians and students who have been trained on our equipment and on the new theatre equipment at SETS.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Applicant must be enrolled as a PhD student in IMPR
Preferred Qualifications: 
MA or PhD in IMPR and have excellent analytical and writing skills
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
To be determined with Supervisor
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
May 7, 2024 to August 21, 2024
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GSA-1 $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, April 30, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
artsidp@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Academic Program Assistant, Interdisciplinary Programs

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