TA337717- Fall 2025-PSYC*4460 Advanced Topics in Clinical & Applied Developmental Psycholgy

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Psychology
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2025
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
PSYC*4460
Course Name: 
Advanced Topics in Clinical & Applied Developmental Psycholgy
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
40
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 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
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
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed. Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students. Respond to student queries as required. Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period. TA will ideally have experience with health (preferably child) psychology research or practice given the focus of the course; given the strong emphasis on youth and mental health in the course, graduate experience in child and adolescent clinical psychology is essential
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology. Interpersonal and/or communication skills. Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development. Strong time management and organizational skills. Experience grading (including online grading). Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme. Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Ideally a senior PhD student in CCAP. Practical or applied experience related to course content. Comfort leading seminar discussions related to topics covered in the course. Some awareness in Indigenous and/or collectivist perspectives, critiquing western-informed theories. Demonstrated understanding of issues such as: human rights, equity, anti-oppressive practices, mental health support, etc. Understanding of and appreciation for scientific evidence (e.g., RCT) for guiding practice. Has experience/knowledge regarding health psychology
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See WebAdvisor
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 2, 2025 to December 19, 2025
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $49.43/hr; $6,924.98/semester effective 2025/26
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, July 18, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
psyccupe@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Graduate Program Assistant Department of Psychology psycgpa@uoguelph.ca

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