TA294278- Fall 2024-CHEM*1050 General Chemistry II

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Chemistry
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: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
CHEM*1050
Course Name: 
General Chemistry II
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The total number of assignments is a low estimate of the number of available appointments. The final number may be higher and it will depend on class enrollment at the time of assignment. 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: 
600
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: 
0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 
3
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
3
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
May include shifts in the Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) supporting 1st year students, CourseLink monitoring and Discussion moderation, and other duties as assigned, based on the operational requirements of the lab components and course grading, etc.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Applicants must: a) Have completed a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a related field, b) Be enrolled in a Department of Chemistry graduate program OR be enrolled in a chemistry-related graduate program with a completed BSc in chemistry, c) Have previous experience teaching CHEM*1050, d) Be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching, e) Be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a safe work place, f) Be able to complete assigned duties as instructed in an efficient and timely manner, g) Have at least 4 months experience teaching or conducting research in chemistry laboratories, h) Be able to demonstrate previous satisfactory teaching performance, and i) Applicants must also be able to provide documentation indicating they have completed the following training programs: Lab Safety Training (EHS), WHMIS Training (EHS), Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS), Accessible Service Provision (CourseLink) and Making Education Accessible (CourseLink). Please note: By applying for this work assignment, you are agreeing to be available on campus from the start of the contract to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, complete accurate and consistent marking by assigned deadlines with written feedback, invigilate and grade midterm exams, cover Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) shifts, and be available to the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams. Although every effort will be made to assign TAs to their preferred laboratory section days/times, we cannot guarantee to meet your preference. You should be prepared to accept any available laboratory section, except for incidences when an assignment conflicts with a graduate course for which you are enrolled. First time TAs with the Department will usually not be assigned to laboratory sections scheduled on Mondays or evenings (although there are some exceptions). Selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with Article 11.04 of the CUPE 3913-1 collective agreement. Assignments to particular courses will be made in accordance with departmental needs and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications: 
(a) Be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program, (b) Have completed a BSc in Chemistry, (c) Have experience teaching in chemistry laboratories at Guelph, (d) Have completed the Supportive Teaching: Fostering Psychological Safety for Effective Learning workshop and obtained the corresponding certificate.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Must be available during the week of September 3-6th, 2024, to attend an introductory TA meeting. Must be available on Thursdays between the hours of 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, for mandatory training. Other days and times as assigned, including CLC shifts. See Webadvisor for possible lab section times. Under "Other Experience Or Qualifications That May Be Applicable For This Work Assignment", please note any dates/times when you are NOT available to work, and the reasons, otherwise we will assume you are available anytime.
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): 
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
chemjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Naomi Schneider, Instructional Support Coordinator Department of Chemistry University of Guelph chemacademic@uoguelph.ca www.chemistry.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).