Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: UTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit: Management

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: N/A

Course Number: MGMT*2190 01

Course Name: Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Course Format: In-Person

Course Description: See Course Calendar

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: 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

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a registered Winter 2027 University of Guelph UNDERGRADUATE student, who has completed at least 10.0 credits towards their undergraduate degree;
• Must be available to attend some lectures in person and able to meet all deadlines with accuracy, i.e., grading, invigilating, etc.;
• Demonstratable strong communication skills, both verbal and written (please provide examples that illustrate your strong skill set);
• Provide clear evidence of expertise related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in the workplace, through academic transcripts and/or related experience (e.g., volunteer, extracurricular, paid work);
• Has successfully completed CourseLink trainings: Identity and Unconscious Bias at Work, Positive Space Training – Part 1, Principles of Belonging: Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Awareness Training Module for Students;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Students registered in a business or psychology program, or students registered in a social science, arts, or humanities program that emphasizes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in the workplace;
• Students registered in the University of Guelph human resources minor;
• Students who have successfully completed MGMT2190 (or a comparable course), MGMT3030, and/or MGMT4040 with a grade of 80% or higher;
• Students with experience with case study analysis and/or case competitions;
• Past experience grading or evaluating written work.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Supervisor/TA Assignment of Work Agreement meeting (as scheduled by instructor). Lectures: Section 1 Monday & Wednesday 11:30AM to 1:00PM; Final Exam Period April 15-30 and Final Grade Submission Period to May 7. Please see Schedule of Dates in the Undergraduate Calendar.

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:

Sunday, November 15, 2026

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

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).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.