Funding & Fees
Program Inquiries
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Application Inquiries
Inquiries related to the online application can be directed to SGPS at:
Email: gradapps@uwo.ca
Phone: 519-850-2341
Fax: 519-661-3730
Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA)
Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) make an important contribution to the quality of undergraduate education at Western University. GTAs inspire, encourage, and guide students who embark on a learning journey in hundreds of programs in our 11 Faculties across campus.
A GTA may:
- conduct field trips
- work with students in lectures and tutorials
- prepare materials or set-up required displays or apparatus for classes, tutorials and laboratories
- grade essays, assignments, laboratory reports, tutorials and term tests
- answer students' questions through meetings or office hours
A GTA acts as a resource and a mentor to students as they grapple with theories in all disciplines. A GTA works directly with students as they try to decide how they will use their new knowledge after they graduate.
One term - 10 hour/week GTAship (Jan. 1, 2024 – Aug. 31, 2024) |
One term - 10 hour/week GTAship (Sept. 1, 2024 – Aug. 31, 2025) |
One term - 10 hour/week GTAship (Sept. 1, 2025 – Aug. 31, 2026) |
One term - 10 hour/week GTAship (Sept. 1, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2027) |
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Base Compensation | 140 hours @ $48.64/hr = $6,809.60 | 140 hours @ $50.10/hr = $7,014.00 | 140 hours @ $51.35/hr = $7,214.20 | 140 hours @ $52.38/hr = $7,333.20 |
Vacation Pay | Term rate x 4% = $272.38 | Term rate x 4% = $280.56 | Term rate x 4% = $288.57 | Term rate x 4% = $293.33 |
Term Rate inclusive of vacation pay | $7,081.98 | $7,294.56 | $7,502.77 | $7,626.53 |
Monthly Rate inclusive of vacation pay | $1,770.50 | $1,823.64 | $1,875.69 | $1,906.63 |
Employment of registered graduate students as graduate teaching assistants is governed by the provisions of The Collective Agreement between The University of Western Ontario and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
- GTA Collective Agreement -- New agreement coming soon
Current GTA Opportunities
- Only full-time registered graduate students are eligible to hold a GTA appointment at Western University.
- These postings are in compliance with Article 13.06 of the collective agreement.
- For a student who is external to the hiring Faculty they may require their thesis supervisor's approval before accepting the GTA position.
- Full-time graduate students may hold only 10 hours per week in GTAships, from any source, in any term.
English | Posted July 4, 2024 (multiple positions)
Application Deadline: July 19, 2024
Position Description
Fall 2024: Writing 2130F
Building Better (Communication) Bridges: Rhetoric and Professional Communication for Engineers
The course and tutorials are entirely online and asynchronous. Applicants may not be hired by Western as a GTA or instructor in any other course/program for the fall term and must be enrolled full-time for the duration of the term.
This course introduces students to rhetorical principles and the practices of written, oral, and visual communication in professional engineering contexts. Particular attention is paid to identifying and understanding audience, context, and purpose; the grammar and effective style of Standard Written English; modes of persuasion; interpersonal communication; the negotiation of cultural difference; and effective scholarly research practices. Students will learn strategies for drafting and designing technical and academic documents and for approaching the editing and revision of those documents. As well, they will gain experience in organizing research effectively for presentation, composing clear and useful visual aids, and presenting research to their peers and the broader public with confidence.
Qualified applicants must possess the following qualities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of the grammar and conventions of Standard Written English
- Organizational ability
- Professional work ethic
- Time management skills
- Resourcefulness
TAs for this course will be expected to manage a two-hour tutorial every week and other assigned TA duties (such as office hours and marking). This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students who plan to pursue a career in teaching or communication after graduation.
Please submit a current résumé or CV and a one-page statement outlining your interests in teaching this course and the skills and experiences you could bring to the position.
Submit application materials (CV/résumé and statement) and direct queries to:
Dr. M. Fox
Director, Writing Studies
Department of English and Writing Studies
University College
mfox52@uwo.ca
Successful candidates will be notified shortly after the deadline.
GTA Training Programs
TATP - Teaching Assistant Training Program
The Teaching Assistant Training Program is a hands-on,
For more information: http://www.uwo.ca/tsc/graduate_student_programs/tatp.html
Additional Details
Definition | The employment contract between a registered full-time graduate student and the Employer for assisting in supervised teaching-related duties listed as per the collective agreement |
Compensation Rate | Defined by |
Employment Deductions and Benefit Changes | Regular deductions - Tax, CPP, EI etc., 14% |
CRA Tax Treatment | Regular income, 100% taxable, reported on |
Posting Required? | No Posting Required |
System Paid Through | HR Payroll system, Online Appointment Process |
Job Code; When Paid | X0200; Monthly or weekly |
Employment Contract Requirements for International Students | www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/employers/contract.shtml |