TA379241- Fall 2026-STAT*2040 Statistics I

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
UTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Mathematics and Statistics
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 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: 
STAT*2040
Course Name: 
Statistics I
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Candidate will be required to work during regular University instructional hours (8:30 AM to 10:00 PM EST) as required. The candidate will be required to perform grading and invigilation duties of midterms, lab tests and finals.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
600
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
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Duties for TA work assignments in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include other ADMINISTRATIVE duties (mid-term and final exam invigilation, course evaluations, and other departmental duties specified by the Chair). Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training must be completed. If you have not already done so, complete the three (3) UofG administrative courses required of each employee and upload your certificates of completion to your Work Assignment profile. https://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/faq/how-do-i-upload-my-university-guelph-administrative-courses
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Enrollment in an MSCI, MATH, or STAT major or minor having completed at least 10.00 credits. A thorough understanding of first year statistics is required. You are required to provide evidence of scholastic achievement or ability in the course/subject area relevant to this work assignment. You can obtain a copy of your unofficial transcript from WebAdvisor to include it as a part of your application.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Completion of at least 15.00 university credits and demonstrated excellence in STAT*2040 or its equivalent. Demonstrated excellence in statistical reasoning and ability, especially as directly related to this job position. Experience and demonstrated excellence in past TA duties or tutoring roles. Excellent communication skills plus familiarity with CourseLink would be an asset.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See WebAdvisor for course schedule.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2026 to December 24, 2026
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
UTA $31.26/hr effective 2025/26
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
mspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Tricia Townsend, Graduate Programs Specialist email: gradms@uoguelph.ca

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