TA377879- Summer 2026-BUS*6140*01 Foundations of Human Resource Management

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
LANG Executive Programs
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: 
N/A
Course Details
Course Number: 
BUS*6140*01
Course Name: 
Foundations of Human Resource Management
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Course runs from June 29, 2026 - August 16, 2026, with grades due by August 31, 2026. This is a 7-week in-person course as part of the MBA program. Class times for this course are Mondays in MACN 113, from 6pm-9pm
Projected Class Enrolment: 
90
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: 
1
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
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Course runs from June 29, 2026 - August 16, 2026, with grades due by August 31, 2026. This is a 7-week in-person course as part of the MBA program. Class times for this course are Mondays in MACN 113, from 6pm-9pm Other duties include time spent answering emails and courselink questions, building rubrics, updating quizzes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
PhD student with proven knowledge of Canadian human resource management (given uniquely Canadian employment laws, occupational health and safety considerations, pay equity rules, termination and progressive discipline rules etc).
Preferred Qualifications: 
Previous Masters-level courses completed in the subjects of Strategic Management and Advanced Human Resources. Excellent time management skills Knowledge of course materials either through successful completion of a similar course in the past or equivalent work experience Excellent communication skills, including written communication skills aimed at giving feedback effectively. Previous experience as GTA for Lang Executive Programs.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Course runs from June 29, 2026 - August 16, 2026, with grades due by August 31, 2026. Class times for this course are Mondays in MACN 113, from 6pm-9pm
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
June 29, 2026 to August 31, 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, May 1, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
execpost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Dr. Mir Lotfi, mtabatab@uoguelph.ca

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