Using Job Types in TAGA
In the new collective agreement for CUPE 3904, Unit 3, qualifications and salary are
specified by Job Type. For example, the qualifications for a Teaching Assistant position
must include overall GPA of B+ or higher, whereas the academic performance (GPA)
qualifications for a Graduate Assistant can be specified by the hiring department. Salary
rates, for example, for Graduate Assistants, are listed in the collective agreement by
whether the individual has, or the position requires, completion of/enrollment in a
Masters program; completion of/enrollment in a PhD program
In order to ensure that the appropriate qualifications are listed in a posting, and to ensure
the appropriate salary rate is applied, TAGA uses the Job Type selection to determine
what rules to apply. When you create a posting it is important to understand that the
selection of Job Type will result in the application of rules as explained below.
Please note that once you select a Job Type in TAGA and click on “Save” or “Save and
Continue” at the bottom of the page, you cannot change it. TAGA will continue to
enforce the Teaching Assistant rules, for example, if you change it to Graduate Assistant.
You can cancel the document and start again. Also, if you use the copy function, you
must select a posting with the same job type, or the wrong rules will be applied.
Teaching Assistant
This job type should be selected if completion of/enrollment in a Masters or PhD
program is not required, and if the job is not limited to either Lab Monitor or Invigilator
responsibilities. A graduate student can still apply, but the qualifications should reflect
the minimum requirements of the job.
Qualifications
If the Teaching Assistant job type is selected, TAGA will automatically put in the
following qualifications and notes into the job posting:
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Overall academic performance at B+ (3.3 GPA) and above
Must have completed course with B+(3.3 GPA) and above grade level
Previous evaluation of performance as an Assistant at the University (if
applicable)
Note: In exceptional circumstances, teaching assistantships may be offered to
Ryerson undergraduate students who are enrolled in the 1st and 2nd year of
a program, if such appointments do not include duties that require expertise
and knowledge of the academic course content.
Note: Applicants who are not registered Ryerson University students will be
considered in cases where no qualified Ryerson student is available for this
appointment.
When creating a job posting, a department will have to determine the following
qualifications:
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Enrolled in 3rd year 4th year, or 3rd or 4th year of a Ryerson undergraduate program
Relevant experience required for the job, e.g. experience tutoring math
Salary Rates
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If a 3rd or 4th year student is hired, salary rate applied by TAGA will be Teaching
Assistant, Category 1 rate.
If a 1st or 2nd year student is hired, salary rate applied by TAGA will be Teaching
Assistant, Category 2 rate. (would only occur in situations where hired to carry
out non-course related and lab monitor duties)
If a Ryerson Graduate student is hired, TAGA will apply the Masters or PhD rate,
depending on what program the student is enrolled in. The position should be
changed to Graduate Assistant job type on the hire form.
If a transitional student is hired, TAGA will apply the Masters rate.
In all other cases, TAGA will apply the Teaching Assistant, Category 2 rate.
Graduate Assistant
This job type should be selected when completion of/enrollment in a Masters or PhD
program is required, and if the job is not limited to Lab Monitor or Invigilator
responsibilities. Again, the level selected should reflect the minimum qualifications, but
does not prevent someone with higher qualifications from applying.
Qualifications
If the Job Type of Graduate Assistant is selected, TAGA will automatically put the
following qualifications and notes in the job posting:
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Previous evaluation of performance as an Assistant at the University (if
applicable)
Greater preference will be accorded first to Doctoral candidates, then Master's
candidates
Note: Applicants who are not registered Ryerson University students will be
considered in cases where no qualified Ryerson student is available for this
appointment.
When creating a job posting, a department will have to determine the following
qualifications:
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Enrolled in 1st year Masters, 2nd year Masters or PhD program, or completed
Masters or PhD program.
Academic Performance/GPA
Relevant Experience
Salary Rates
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If a Ryerson student is hired, the relevant Masters or PhD rate will apply
depending on the program the student is enrolled in, e.g. if the student is enrolled
in a PhD program, the PhD rate will apply.
For all other situations, e.g. non-student, non-Ryerson student, the rate that will be
applied will be based on the qualifications required in the posting. For example, if
the job required enrollment in 2nd year of a Masters program and a non-Ryerson
PhD student was hired, the Masters rate will apply.
Lab Monitor
This Job Type should be selected if the position is only performing Lab Monitor
responsibilities.
Qualifications
Departments can indicate, in sentence form, any qualifications required. There are no
qualifications that will be automatically applied.
Salary Rate
The salary rate for Lab Monitors will always be the Teaching Assistant, Category 2 rate.
Invigilator
This Job Type should be selected if the position is only performing Invigilator
responsibilities.
Qualifications
Departments can indicate, in sentence form, any qualifications required. There are no
qualifications that will be automatically applied.
Salary Rate
The salary rate for Invigilators will always be the Teaching Assistant, Category 2 rate.