Instructor Support Technician

Department: Environmental Sciences
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 03/26/2025 to 05/06/2026
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

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Duties and Responsibilites

Reporting to the Administrative Officer, this position will be primarily responsible for undergraduate Geology instruction and technician support for field research and undergraduate courses. This includes: responsibility for 2 Distance Education courses which are collectively taught 5 times per year, delivery of field and lab components for undergraduate geology courses, to act as the lab manager for first year Environmental Science courses, support for undergraduate field courses including logistics and planning, maintenance of lab equipment, curation and care for the SES rock collection, conducting field and lab measurements that form part of a Faculty members research program, and other departmental support activities as assigned including support for the departmental Video Conferencing Equipment.

Requirements

Requirements of the position include: Master’s degree in Environmental Earth Science or equivalent and three years of relevant experience. Experience as an instructor including designing curriculum, marking and managing GTA’s preferred. Good understanding of the teaching and learning technologies used at the University of Guelph. High degree of familiarity with most concepts dealt with in undergraduate Geology courses. The ability to lead field trips and lab sections, including a broad understanding of laboratory equipment and practices. Familiarly with safety procedures in the lab and field. Formal lab training including the use of microscopes would be an asset. Driver’s license in good standing required.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10131055
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 8
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

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.

Posting Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 03/05/2025