Course Coordinator COSC 3P71 Fall D2

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in St. Catharines is seeking a Course Coordinator for COSC 3P71 Artificial Intelligence. Responsibilities include overseeing lab sections, coordinating assistants, and managing course evaluations. Candidates should have strong skills in Java and Python, with previous teaching experience preferred. Competitive pay based on qualifications, starting in September 2024.

Qualifications

• Must have sound knowledge of software used in course.
• Previous course coordinator experience is an advantage.
• Achieved 75% or higher in relevant courses.
• Must be familiar with Brock Java Library.
• Experience in teaching or marking computer science.

Responsibilities

• Oversee seminar/tutorial/lab sections.
• Coordinate teaching assistants and lab demonstrators.
• Assist in marking assignments and exams.

Skills

Java

Python

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Education

4-year honours degree or equivalent

Completion of COSC 2P03 and COSC 3P71

Tools

IntelliJ

Dr. Java

JCreator

Brock Java Library

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:August 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

Course: COSC 3P71 Artificial Intelligence

Compensation

Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.

· Employees who do NOT hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $22.07 per hour.(Rate effective September 1, 2024)

· Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $34.73 per hour.(Rate effective September 1, 2024)

Duties

Reporting to the Department Chair or Course Instructor, the duties and responsibilities of the Course Coordinator will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement. These include overseeing the seminar/tutorial/lab sections for a particular course; coordinating Teaching Assistants/Lab Demonstrators/Marker-Graders and holding meetings with them; assisting in the preparation of marking schemes and coordinating the marking of course assignments and/or midterm, progress and final exams; and any other related duties as may be required by the course instructor.

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position have changed since it was last posted

Qualifications

1. Must have sound knowledge of any software (such as IntelliJ, Dr. Java, JCreator), which is directly or indirectly used within 3P71 as outlined in the course description within the Brock University Undergraduate calendar and/or course outlines supplied by the instructor.

2. Previous Course Coordinator experience is an added advantage.

3. Must have completed COSC 2P03 and COSC 3P71 (or equivalent), and achieved the grade of 75% or higher in all

4. Must be familiar with Brock Java Library

5. Excellent at programming languages such as Java and Python

6. Previous successful teaching/marking experience in Computer Science

7. Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

8. Available during normal office hours for group meetings and labs

9. Available after office hours to provide general consultations

10. High level of interpersonal skills and effective verbal communication skills

11. Academic integrity and professionalism

Applications

Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date within the application questionnaire.

For further information

Dr. Beatrice Ombuki-Berman, Chair

Department of Computer Science

[e-mail]

Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:

Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Human Resources Web Site - brocku.ca/human-resources

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/

Academic terms generally run from:

Fall – September to December

Winter – January to April

Spring – May to July

Summer – July to August

*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups .

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodat e the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code . Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure you r participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received . C andidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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