Faculty of Science
NOTICE RE: GRADUATE ASSISTANT (GA) POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER TERM 2023
In accordance with Article 12:01 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement the Faculty of Science invites applications for GA positions for Summer term 2023.
The total number of projected Graduate Assistantship positions for Summer term 2023 is 1 GA for a total of 140 hours. All positions are subject to sufficient enrolment and final budgetary approval.
List of courses that may utilize Graduate Assistants for the Summer term 2023:
FRSC 4018-20 Scotland FRSC Study Abroad
1 GA for 140 hrs
June 1 – August 31, 2023
Refer to the timetable (www.uwindsor.ca/registrar/timetable-information) for class and exam hours and location.
Expected GA duties:
Marking assignments
Assisting with organizing, coordinating, and supervising activities in Scotland
Advising students before leaving and in Scotland
Please note the following as it pertains to Travel Expenses:
Covered for the GA:
Air travel to Glasgow.
Ground transportation to and from Glasgow airport.
Accommodations at University dorm (check in July 17 and check out July 29).
Return Train to Edinburgh x 2.
Entry to all activities/venues that are officially part of the course.
Not covered for GA:
All food.
Subway and bus fares within Glasgow (used sporadically and infrequently, since almost everything is walking distance)
Assistants cannot commence their GA/TA duties until email confirmation of the approval of their contract is received from Human Resources.
GA employees are expected to make themselves available to report for all assigned duties, both in-person/on-campus and remote/online duties. Most Summer term 2023 classes across the University are expected to be held face-to-face on campus or have a face-to-face component. Refer to the University’s Return to campus webpage for current health and safety regulations.
Eligibility requirements:
Successful applicants must be available to attend at the specified time of the course/lab/exams and to report for all assigned duties, which may include both in-person/on-campus and remote/online duties.
GA appointments will be offered to qualified applicants in accordance with the criteria specified in Article 12:03 of the CUPE4580 Collective Agreement.
To be eligible for a Graduate Assistantship you must be a registered fulltime graduate student:
- must be registered for the term of work at the time of hiring
- must maintain fulltime registration throughout the term and must be in good standing in the degree program
GA appointments cannot exceed 140 hours total for the Summer term period (May 1st to August 31st). Refer to Articles 12, 13, and 14 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement for eligibility details.
Required essential qualifications:
Successful applicants must meet all essential qualifications. Background in anthropology and/or archaeology.
- Undergraduate degree in anthropology or archaeology.
- Research experience at grad level in biological anthropology.
- Experience as a GA for an anthropology course such as SACR-3230, SACR-2150, BIOL 2063
Application forms are available from the following webpage: Microsoft Word - application_for_assistantship.doc (uwindsor.ca).
Completed applications must be submitted via email to: Megan Fulmer at scienceundergrad@uwindsor.ca
For any questions please contact: Dr. Shari Forbes at shari.forbes@uwindsor.ca
Deadline for receiving applications: Monday, April 24th, 2023
Note that Graduate Assistants must apply each term by the application deadline, in accordance with Article 13:
"With respect to those students who have applied for and been accepted for Assistantships, the Assistant will not be paid for any shortfall of hours at the end of their respective program, provided the University has satisfied its obligation to post available positions each term in writing and on the AAU website and to offer the minimum terms of support in accordance with Article 13:01 (a) & (b) and provided that the Assistant has applied in writing or via e-mail by the application deadline for each term until they have received the minimum terms of support in accordance with Article 13:01 (a) & (b)."
In pursuit of the University of Windsor’s Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply.
Date posted: Monday, April 17th, 2023
FACULTY OF SCIENCE: FORENSIC SCIENCE
NOTICE RE: TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER TERM 2023
In accordance with Article 12:01 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement the Faculty of Science invites applications for TA positions for Summer term 2023.
The total number of projected Teaching Assistantship positions for Summer term 2023 is 3 TA positions for a total of 150 hours. All positions are subject to sufficient enrolment and final budgetary approval.
List of courses that may utilize Teaching Assistants for Summer term 2023:
FRSC 1107 (91) – Introductory Crime Scene Investigation
2 TAs for 50 hrs. each
Distance Education
May 8 to August 31st, 2023
FRSC 3111 (01) – Digital Photography
1 TA for 50 hrs.
W/F 8:30am – 11:30am on campus
May 8 to June 30th, 2023
Refer to the timetable (www.uwindsor.ca/registrar/timetable-information) for class and exam hours and location.
Expected TA duties:
Assistants cannot commence their GA/TA duties until email confirmation of the approval of their contract is received from Human Resources.
TA employees are expected to make themselves available to report for all assigned duties, both in-person/on-campus and remote/online duties. Most Summer term 2023 classes across the University are expected to be held face-to-face on campus or have a face-to-face component. Refer to the University’s Return to campus webpage (www.uwindsor.ca/returntocampus) for current health and safety regulations.
Students may be asked:
· to assist in preparations and demonstrations for lectures and laboratories
· to mark assignments and/ or midterms and exams
· to assist in preparation of class materials under the supervision of the instructor
· to monitor in-person or online discussions and class participation
· to proctor exams.
Eligibility requirements:
Successful applicants must be available to attend at the specified time of the course/lab/exams and to report for all assigned duties, which may include both in-person/on-campus and remote/online duties.
TA appointments shall be offered to qualified applicants in accordance with the criteria specified in Article 12:04 of the CUPE4580 Collective Agreement.
To be eligible for a Teaching Assistantship you must be a registered undergraduate student who:
- must be registered for the term of work at the time of hiring.
· must maintain registration throughout the term and must be in good standing in the degree program.
Teaching Assistants can be employed for no more than 100 TA hours per semester total per Article 14 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement. If you already hold or have applied for another TA position (in this or another department) note that the total combined hours for all TA appointments held in all departments cannot exceed 100 hours for the Summer term period (May 1st to August 31st).
Required essential qualifications:
Successful applicants must meet all essential qualifications:
· Must be available to attend the lecture and lab classes at the specified times.
· Must be available, or able to make alternate arrangements for proctoring of final exam.
· Must have taken course previously and obtained 80%.
· Must have a minimum GPA of 70%.
· Must have good communication skills.
· Registered in a BFS or BA (Combined) Forensics program.
Application forms are available from the following webpage:
Microsoft Word - application_for_assistantship.doc (uwindsor.ca)
Completed applications must be submitted via email to: Megan Fulmer at scienceundergrad@uwindsor.ca
For any questions please contact: Dr. Shari Forbes at shari.forbes@uwindsor.ca
Deadline for receiving applications: Monday, March 27th, 2023 at 4pm
In pursuit of the University of Windsor’s Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply.
Date posted: ……………Monday, March 20th, 2023