TA331301- Winter 2025-PHYS*7060 Electromagnetic Theory

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GSA-1, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Physics
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: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
PHYS*7060
Course Name: 
Electromagnetic Theory
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
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Projected Class Enrolment: 
20
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: 
1
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: 
0
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
1
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
The Candidate will be report to Professor Poisson. Duties will consist of grading 4 assignments (dates specified below). Grading should be returned to the instructor within a 7-14 day window, unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Assignment due dates for students are: February 6, February 27, March 20 and April 3. Meetings with the instructor will be scheduled as needed. Solutions will be provided, but the marking scheme will be up to the TA. The TA will enter the marks in CourseLink. High degree of tact and discretion is required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
BSc in Physics, completion of PHYS*7060- Electromagnetic Theory to a high degree of success is mandatory. Demonstrated high degree of tact and discretion. You will not be considered for this position if you are currently enrolled in this class.
Preferred Qualifications: 
MSc in Physics, previous experience in a grading environment. Working experience in electromagnetic theory.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
TA will be required to meet with Professor prior to first assignment and throughout the semester as required.
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): 
GSA-1 $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, January 26, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
phys0285@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
R. Baker, Administrative Officer, Physics, CEPS, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1. EMAIL: physadmin@uoguelph.ca TEL: 519-824-4120, Ext. 52262 GTA Hiring Principles available on Physics Sharepoint site, or upon request.

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