TA365214- Winter 2026-PHYS*1810/MUSC*1090 Physics of Music

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Physics
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: 
PHYS*1810/MUSC*1090
Course Name: 
Physics of Music
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
100
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
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Assisting with delivery and invigilation of in-class (in-person) tests, quizzes and final exam. Leading demo/help sessions and/or assisting with development of new demonstrations (in-person) MANDATORY in-person GTA meeting will take place the first week of the semester within business hours. Date & time will be communicated prior to the start of your contract.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Applicants must: a) have demonstrated promptness and accuracy in grading, which is important for the type of student in this course; b) Have a degree in Physics or a topic related field; c) Previous experience as a teaching assistant in tutorial and/or help settings; d) Proven ability to communicate with students effectively, while fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment; e) Be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a safe work place; f) Be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching; g) Applicants must also be able to provide documentation indicating they have completed the following training programs: Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS), Accessible Service Provision (CourseLink) and Making Education Accessible (CourseLink). Please note: By applying for this work assignment, you are agreeing to be available on campus from the start of the contract to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, complete accurate and consistent marking by assigned deadlines with written feedback, invigilate and grade midterm exams, and be available to the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams. Selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with Article 11.04 of the CUPE 3913-1 collective agreement. Assignments to particular courses will be made in accordance with departmental needs and procedures. All applicants must fill out GTA availability form: https://forms.office.com/r/ebRYJzFG9A
Preferred Qualifications: 
Background in music. TA experience in topics associated within the course content, physics of music and sound
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
M/W/F 2:30-3:20pm MANDATORY in-person GTA meeting will take place the first week of the semester within business hours. Date & time will be communicated prior to the start of your contract.
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 $47.87/hr; $6,707.00/semester effective 2024/25
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
phys0285@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Rachel Baker, Administrative Officer Department of Physics, CCMPS MacNaughton Room 210 Tel: 519-821-4120 ext 52262

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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).

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