TA303019- Fall 2024-IPS*3000 Science Communication

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Physics
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2024
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
IPS*3000
Course Name: 
Science Communication
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
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Projected Class Enrolment: 
25
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
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
With the course instructor, the successful candidate will assist students during the laboratory period (Fridays 2:30 to 5:30 pm) in developing their group projects throughout the semester. The GTA will also assist in providing feedback to students on their presentations during the semester, both as they are preparing for the presentations and after they have been delivered. The Candidate may also be asked to invigilate exams in other in-person undergraduate physics courses.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
BSc in Physics. Outstanding written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences. Demonstrated interest and commitment to outreach activities.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Prior experience in developing and delivering physics-related workshops/events for non-technical audiences (e.g. participation in College Royal events, etc.)
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Labs: Fridays 2:30 - 5:20 Lectures: Tuesday/Thursday 4:00 - 5:30. TA will be required to meet with Professor prior to semester starting and throughout the semester as required. TA will be required to meet with Professor prior to semester starting and throughout the semester as required.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 3, 2024 to December 20, 2024
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $47.87/hr; $6,707.00/semester effective 2024/25
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
phys0285@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Rachel Baker, Administrative Officer, Physics, CEPS University of Guelph email: physadmin@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).