Agroecology Graduate Teaching Assistant

3 days ago

Bowmanville ON, Clarington, ON; Durham Regional District, ON; Ontario, Canada University of Guelph Full-time

Support in-class Agroecology teaching at the University of Guelph through crop management knowledge and student consultation. This Winter 2027 assignment is on campus in Ontario.

The Graduate Teaching Assistant supports AGR*2050, examining agricultural systems through ecological, technical, and socioeconomic perspectives. The assignment requires agroecology knowledge, crop management experience, and the ability to assess student writing. Interactive technology can augment teaching materials and student engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete orientation and training activities
  • Hold scheduled office hours for students
  • Prepare materials supporting AGR*2050 instruction
  • Consult with students about course work
  • Grade and critique writing assignments

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of agroecology and crop management
  • Experience advising producers on chemical and organic inputs
  • Knowledge of tillage practices
  • Prior work, teaching, or GTA experience
  • Ability to grade using a predefined rubric

Apply agroecology, crop management, and student assessment expertise as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for AGR*2050.