Lab Studies in Animal Physiology II

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

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

Academic Unit: Integrative Biology

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 Number: ZOO*3630

Course Name: Lab Studies in Animal Physiology II

Course Format: In-Class

Course Description: See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information: The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. Applicants must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in the English language. Applicants must have a background in biochemistry and animal physiology, including senior or graduate level courses in physiology. Attendance and participation is required for all assigned labs. Those hired for this position must allocate time in their schedules for hours paid by the department to complete grading of written assignments. Grading must be completed by the deadline stated in the contract. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be on campus and available from the start of the contract (January 7, 2027) to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB exams as assigned, grade mid-term exams/papers, and be available to the end of the contract (May 7, 2027) to grade final exams/papers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of on-line training module in animal care is an asset.

Days Required and Wages:

Days and Times Required: See WebAdvisor

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): TBD

Application Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 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).