Teaching Assistant, NUTR 210 Food Fundamentals and Preparation
In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:
All TA duties will be carried out during the weekly NUTR 210 food skills labs:
Assist Lab Instructor with setting up the lab each week
Monitor and provide instruction to students where needed on proper food skill techniques, and to ensure food safety and clean up protocols are followed
Other duties as assigned during the lab that facilitate the smooth delivery of the weekly lab
Required Number of Hours: Up to 60 hours
Duration of Employment: 2026 Winter term
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: NUTR 210 Food Fundamentals and Preparation
Start and End Dates: January 5 - April 30, 2026
Qualifications (Skills and Abilities):
Currently enrolled in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Graduate Program as a MSc or PhD.
Relevant food and food lab experience.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should send an email to gordon.zello@usask.ca and kristen.vandenameele@usask.ca indicating your interest and describing any prior experience no later than Dec 8, 2025 at 4:30pm.
Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.
Department: College of Pharmacy & Nutrition
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 12/2/2025
Closing Date: 12/8/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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