TA317965- Winter 2025-CLAS*2000*01 Classical Mythology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of Languages and Literatures
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: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
CLAS*2000*01
Course Name: 
Classical Mythology
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This position might be already assigned as a guaranteed funded position. However, applications submitted will be kept on file should the position become available. *** The University of Guelph promotes a healthy campus. To guide you with questions you may have around vaccinations (including COVID-19), masking policies (which are currently paused), and other healthier choices to promote health on campus, please refer to the tips on the Healthy Campus webpage. Please also refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which is currently paused but may be un-paused should conditions warrant.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
280
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: 
1
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
2
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Office Hours
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Completion of Accessible Service Provision and Environmental Health & Safety (on-line) Courses (if not previously completed).
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
BA in Humanities/European Studies/Classical Studies/Archeology or equivalent . Expertise in Classics, mythology, classical archeology. *** APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Expertise in Classical Mythology. Must be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in French, European Studies or a closely related field.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Lectures: Tuesday and Thursday 2:30pm (1.5hrs) *** Duties, days and times to be discussed with instructor. You are needed for the duration of the work assignment as noted under: Period of the Work Assignment with start and end dates. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period in order to invigilate up to 2 final exams. If attending lectures is not a regular responsibility outlined in this posting, you may still be asked to attend class to invigilate midterm exams so please familiarize yourself with the days and times of this course found on WebAdvisor. Midterms and any other days that you are required to attend class will be discussed with the instructor of this course.
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): 
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
postappl@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Applications must be submitted ON-LINE ONLY, using this hiring system. If you have any questions, please contact: Dr. John Walsh, Director, School of Languages and Literatures – waljo@uoguelph.ca OR Administrative Assistant Angelina Candotti at candotti@uoguelph.ca

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 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).