Chemistry– Graduate Teaching Assistant – Winter 2027

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Appointment Type: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Hiring Unit: Chemistry

Academic Term: Winter 2027

Application Deadline: November 16 at 11:59 pm

The department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science invites applications for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) appointments for the Winter 2027 term. Available appointments are listed below.

CHEM 120

CHEM 123

CHEM 123L

CHEM 125

CHEM 125L

CHEM 140

CHEM 212

CHEM 221

CHEM 224L

CHEM 233

CHEM 233L

CHEM 237

CHEM 237L

CHEM 254

CHEM 262L

CHEM 265

CHEM 265L

CHEM 267L

CHEM 313

CHEM 313L

CHEM 335L

CHEM 350

CHEM 360L

CHEM 383

CHEM 400

MNS 102

MNS 201L

MNS 331

MNS 431

CHEM 123/125

CHEM 123L/125L

CHEM 262L/267L

CHEM 265/265L

CHEM, NE CHEM 400/NE 452

NE 110

NE 409

NE 452

NE 455D

Details for each appointment, including qualifications, appointment dates, course delivery mode, location, compensation, and anticipated appointment load, are available on the Human Resources Careers webpage for Available Graduate Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant Appointments..

These appointments are based out of Ontario and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 5524, Unit 1.

How to Apply

To be considered for available appointments, you must submit a single application through this posting by the application deadline listed above. Your application must include your current and previous degrees, a description of previous TA, Research Assistant (RA), or other relevant work experience, and your skills and competencies related to TA or RA work.

Your application will be considered for all available appointments within the hiring unit for which you meet the required qualifications. As part of the application process, you may indicate preferences for or against specific appointments. These preferences are non-binding and will be considered alongside qualifications, priority level, and seniority in accordance with the CUPE 5524.01 Collective Agreement.

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