TA356097- Winter 2026-ZOO*4940 Lab Studies in Herpetology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Integrative Biology
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2026
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
ZOO*4940
Course Name: 
Lab Studies in Herpetology
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
TBD
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 0.25 (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
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. Applicants must have excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) in the English language and experience grading written assignments. Applicants must have taken a course in Herpetology. Practical field experience with ability to identify amphibians and reptiles by sight and sound is an asset.  By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be on campus and available from the start of the contract (January 2, 2026) to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB exams as assigned, grade mid-term exams/papers, and be available to the end of the contract (April 28, 2026) to grade final exams/papers.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See WebAdvisor
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 2, 2026 to April 28, 2026
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): 
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
ibjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Integrative Biology ibjobs@uoguelph.ca

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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 perform their work 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).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.