TA402456- Winter 2027-ENVS*2080 Introduction to Environmental Microbiology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of Environmental Sciences
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2027
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
ENVS*2080
Course Name: 
Introduction to Environmental Microbiology
Course Format: 
In-Person
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: 
Yes
Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments: 
3
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: 
4
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
B.Sc with undergraduate training and lab experience in microbiology; skilled at general microbiological laboratory procedures and laboratory safety training.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Graduate level microbiology lab experience; some experience working with enzymes.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Lecture: T/Th 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Labs: M 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM, T 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM, W 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM, F 11:30 AM - 2:20 PM
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027
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): 
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
seshr@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Dr. James Longstaffe, Interim Director, School of Environmental Sciences, Email:jlongsta@uoguelph.ca

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