TA360726- Winter 2026-SCMA*1080 Guelph Humber Introduction to Chemistry

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
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: 
SCMA*1080 Guelph Humber
Course Name: 
Introduction to Chemistry
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The TA will work 1-2 periods a week at the UofGH in the wet labs and 1-2 periods a week in a dry lab. All labs (Tuesdays and Thursday) will take place on the UofGH campus. Marking of labs would be on top of those lab hours. This course provides the chemical foundation for the study of human nutrition, exercise and metabolism covers aspects of general chemistry and organic chemistry that are critical to understanding the fundamentals of human biochemistry and metabolism. - To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course, please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines
Projected Class Enrolment: 
75
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: 
0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 
2
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
2
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
GTA will assist undergraduate students in the biochemistry laboratory. Other duties that may be assigned: open undergraduate laboratory for extra help sessions, and pre-laboratory talks *****
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Background in general biochemistry and metabolism.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Experience conducting and organizing labs. - Skills required to supervise students and troubleshoot their technical difficulties.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Link to the W26 schedule: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/sites/default/files/page_files/S-24%20KINE_0.pdf
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 2, 2026 to April 25, 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): 
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
hhnseval@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Anne Lovett-Hutchinson - alovett@uoguelph.ca Please apply through the online application process only: http://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/ NOTE: Applications via e-mail will not be accepted. If you have technical issues with the online application, please contact Computing and Communications Services (CCS) at University of Guelph: Email: 58888help@uoguelph.ca , Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 58888. Please refrain from using Firefox to submit your application as you may encounter issues. **************** At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion [1] 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) [2] 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. Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement [3] between the University and CUPE 3913 [4] (email contact: president@cupe3913.on.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.