TA312643- Winter 2025-ENGG*1210 (UTA) Engineering Mechanics I

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
UTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of Engineering
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2025
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
N/A
Course Details
Course Number: 
ENGG*1210 (UTA)
Course Name: 
Engineering Mechanics I
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Applicants may be invited for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for at least two references as additional evidence of subject area knowledge, teaching experience, and other qualifications. The University of Guelph has vaccination and masking policies that may be altered with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination and masking policies are paused but may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks. Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. You can choose to submit proof of vaccination before your start date. The University of Guelph has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provides more information about COVID-19 for Faculty and Staff.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
450
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: 
1+
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: 
2
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Successfully completed this course or a similar course with grade of at least 65% An enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teaching Excellent communication skills, particularly reading and writing skills Must submit a copy of your class schedule or acknowledge your availability in the application
Preferred Qualifications: 
Proven experience in teaching or mentoring (e.g. peer helper or tutoring) Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Check webadvisor for lab times and acknowledge your schedule and availablility.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 2, 2025 to April 28, 2025
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
UTA $30.28/hr effective 2024/25
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Monday, October 28, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
soe3913@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Paula Newton pnewton@uoguelph.ca

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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 reside 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).