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Recreation & Leisure Studies – Graduate Teaching Assistant – Winter 2027
University of Waterloo
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At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Appointment Type: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Hiring Unit: Recreation & Leisure Studies Academic Term: Winter 2027 Application Deadline: November 22 at 11:59 pm The Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies in the Faculty of Health invites applications for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) appointments for the Winter 2027 term. Available appointments are listed below. REC 100 REC 151 REC 215 REC 251 REC 280 REC 318 REC 319 REC 351 REC 373 REC 413 REC 419 REC 420 REC 422 REC 455 REC 456 REC 601 REC 610 REC 611 HEALTH 100 HEALTH 105 HEALTH 107 Professional Skills Resource Development Undergrad Program Support 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.](https://uwaterloo.ca/careers/available-gta-opportunities-faculty-health). 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. Equity Statement The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. 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