TA374693- Summer 2026-POLS*3250 Public Policy: Challenges, Prospects

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Political Science
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Summer 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: 
POLS*3250
Course Name: 
Public Policy: Challenges, Prospects
Course Format: 
Blended
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Course has two sections, one is in person and the other is asynchronous. This position covers both course sections.
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
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Other Duties: Completion of online training courses (if not yet completed) via CourseLink.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Applicant must be enrolled as an MA or PhD student and have a BA in Political Science or a related field. Priority for GTAs goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining (as set out in the Department's Offer of Admission).
Preferred Qualifications: 
Knowledgeable in the course matter, relevant and successful GTA experience, excellent writing skills.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See WebAdvisor. Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted under Period of the Work Assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period. Must be available in person during scheduled class times to assist with Zoom for asynchronous course section.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
May 5, 2026 to August 21, 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): 
Friday, March 20, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
polspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Graduate Program Assistant, Political Science

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