TA405153- Winter 2027-LARC*2020 Foundational Design Studio

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
UTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of Env. Design and Rural Dev.
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: 
LARC*2020
Course Name: 
Foundational Design Studio
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This course examines the theory, process and vocabulary of spatial design - an exploration of the social, psychological, and behavioral forces a designer must respond to. Candidates need to be available during class and studio hours.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
65
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: 
Preparation
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
-leading software tutorials -offering desk crits to students in design studio
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Undergraduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. The applicant must be a 3rd or 4th year BLA student; be able to critique designs and presentations; and be able to grade assignments. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s), available to attend all mandatory meetings, and available until the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams. Candidates must be proficient and able to lead software tutorials in Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software such as Twinmotion, D5, or similar. Student applicants are responsible for checking their own course schedules to ensure there are no conflicts with the TA assignment schedule.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
LEC: M/W 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM LAB: M/W 2:30 PM - 4:30 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): 
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, November 18, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
edrdpost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Kaitlin Milley - Administrative Officer, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Email: sedrdadmin@uoguelph.ca

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Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: president@cupe3913.on.ca).

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