TA377347- Summer 2026-GSA THST Research support - MacLeod

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GSA-1, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of English and Theatre Studies
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: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
GSA THST
Course Name: 
Research support - MacLeod
Course Format: 
N/A
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Assignment description: This position will support the development of research projects related to feminist performance interventions in both in-person and online sites. The GSA will be involved in organizing and planning arts-based workshops for these projects. If time allows, the GSA may also support aspects of Theatre Studies’ undergraduate curriculum development. This position requires organization, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
N/A
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: 
1
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
1
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Preparation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Assignment description: This position will support the development of research projects related to feminist performance interventions in both in-person and online sites. The GSA will be involved in organizing and planning arts-based workshops for these projects. If time allows, the GSA may also support aspects of Theatre Studies’ undergraduate curriculum development. This position requires organization, enthusiasm, and creativity. Other Duties: Event organization
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Registration in the MA or PHD program in SETS
Preferred Qualifications: 
Registration in SETS graduate program during the Summer 2026 semester.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
To be determined with supervisor.
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): 
GSA-1 $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, April 24, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
setspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Olga Petrik, SETS Administrative Assistant at petriko@uougelph.ca

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