TA360395- Winter 2026-LING*1000*01 Introduction to Linguistics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of Languages and Literatures
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: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
LING*1000*01
Course Name: 
Introduction to Linguistics
Course Format: 
E-Learning (Online Asynchronous)
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
this course is offered as a remote and asynchronous course (no set days and times)
Projected Class Enrolment: 
500
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: 
0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 
3
Work Assignments at Greater than 1.0
Anticipated # of Available Work Assignments at Greater than 1.0: 
0
Anticipated # hours per Work Assignments at Greater than 1.0: 
0
Invigilator Assignment(s)
Note: See the WAGE RATE below which determines whether this work assignment is posted for graduate or undergraduate candidate(s).
Anticipated # of Available Invigilator Work Assignment(s): 
0
Anticipated # hours per Invigilator Work Assignment(s): 
0
Grader Assignment(s)
Note: See the WAGE RATE below which determines whether this work assignment is posted for graduate or undergraduate candidate(s).
Anticipated # of Available Grader Work Assignment(s): 
0
Anticipated # hours per Grader Work Assignment(s): 
0
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
3
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Office Hours
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
AS PART OF THE ORIENTATION PROCESS, IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE TWO ONLINE COURSES RELATED TO ACCESSIBILITY AND ONE WORKER HEALTH & SAFETY ONLINE COURSE. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE FORTHCOMING IN A SEPARATE EMAIL FROM THE ADMIN ASSISTANT.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
BA in Languages and possibly a background in linguistics. Must be currently enrolled in an M.A. program in French, European Studies or Humanities. / APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Must be currently enrolled in an M.A. program in French, European Studies or Humanities. Prior experience with the course, or in Linguistics.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Distance Education course *** Duties to be discussed with instructor. You are needed for the duration of the work assignment as noted under: Period of the Work Assignment with start and end dates. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period in order to invigilate up to 2 final exams.
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): 
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
postappl@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Applications must be submitted ON-LINE ONLY, using this hiring system. If you have any questions, please contact: Dr. John Walsh, Director, School of Languages and Literatures – waljo@uoguelph.ca OR Administrative Assistant Angelina Candotti at candotti@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 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.