TA316900- Winter 2025-PATH*3040 Principles of Parasitology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Pathobiology
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: 
PATH*3040
Course Name: 
Principles of Parasitology
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
64
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
Preparation
Attending Lectures
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
BSc Biological Sciences with demonstrated training/experience in general parasitology (undergraduate/graduate courses, training courses or relevant clinical experience). Good communication skills. Ability to work independently in preparation of laboratory material and teaching of undergraduate students in a laboratory setting.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Variable as per Dr. Barta
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 6, 2025 to April 25, 2025
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): 
Monday, November 11, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
ovcsas.tasessional@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Tammy Oakley, Associate Director, Administration & Operations toakley@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 ext. 54784

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