Full-Time Faculty (TUFA) Positions
Please see the Full-Time Faculty Positions (TUFA) page for available postings.
Part-Time Faculty (CUPE 1) Positions
Please see the Part-Time Faculty Positions (CUPE) page for available positions for the 2026-27 academic year.
Biology Staff (OPSEU) Positions
There are no Biology Staff (OPSEU) positions available at this time.
CUPE 2 Student Positions
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Positions
2027WI Biology Courses Available for CUPE 2 Graduate Teaching Assistants
New and returning eligible graduate students must submit a statement of interest to be assigned a GTA course position within the Department of Biology.
*Statement of interest procedure: Graduate students shall:
- Submit a statement of interest by email.
- Submit your statement of interest to biology@trentu.ca from your Trent University email address, if possible.
- Include your top three preferred courses for the Winter 2027 term in your cover letter and in the body of the email.
- Include your up-to-date cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV).
- Please ensure your cover letter and CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications for your preferred courses, as outlined in the "2027WI Biology Courses Available for CUPE 2 Graduate Teaching Assistants" list linked above.
- Complete the "Graduate Teaching Assistantship: Supplementary Form (2026-2027)". Ensure the course preferences entered match those listed in your emailed statement of interest. The form may only be submitted once per student.
- The "Graduate Teaching Assistantship: Supplementary Form (2026-2027)" is linked in the "Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Hiring Process 2026-27" email communication sent by the Office of the Deans of Arts and Science to eligible graduate students.
- Verify that your selected course preferences do not conflict with your schedule. Refer to: www.trentu.ca/timetable.
NOTE: GTA course assignment preferences are not guaranteed and all courses posted for GTA positions are conditional pending budgetary approval and projected enrollment. Eligible graduate students who do not submit a statement of interest, including their course preferences, CV, and cover letter, will be at risk of forfeiting their GTA position and associated funding, should no reasonable attempt be made by the GTA to respond to communications sent by the Office of the Deans of Arts and Science.
*Please see the "Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Hiring Process 2026-27" email communication sent by the Office of the Deans of Arts and Science to eligible graduate students for more information on this procedure.
If you have any questions about GTA positions within the Department of Biology, please email biology@trentu.ca.
Academic Assistant (AA) Positions
There are no Academic Assistant Positions available at this time.
Student Lab Demonstrator (SLD) Positions
Fall 2026 Student Lab Demonstrator Position - Posted September 29, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday October 5 at 11:59 PM. Positions will remain open until filled.
Student Marking (SM) Positions
There are no Student Marking Positions available at this time.
Student Proctor Positions
There are no Student Proctor Positions available at this time.
Thank you for your interest in working in the Biology Department. If you have any questions about positions in Biology, please email biology@trentu.ca.
