Course Coordinator PSYC 2P36 Fall D2

Brock University; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University invites applications for the part-time role of Course Coordinator for PSYC 2P36 in St. Catharines. This position involves overseeing course activities, engaging with students, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in or completed a relevant program, with strong communication and organizational skills. The role values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must be in fourth year of Honours Psychology or Neuroscience program.
• Previous experience as a TA or Course Coordinator is beneficial.
• Clear understanding of neuroanatomy and related course topics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee seminar/tutorial/lab sections for the course.
• Keep accurate records on marks and mark changes.
• Answer student and TA emails effectively.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Data Management

Lab Demonstration Skills

Understanding of Neuroanatomy

Education

4-year Honours Degree or 3-year Pass Degree

Completion of PSYC 5Y51/52 or PSYC 7Y51/52/53

Tools

Sakai

Spreadsheets and Database Management

Job description

Course Coordinator PSYC 2P36 Fall D2 page is loaded

Course Coordinator PSYC 2P36 Fall D2

Apply locations St. Catharines, Main Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-1020685

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.

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Post End Date:

June 16, 2025 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

Title of Course

PSYC/NEUR 2P36, Foundations of Brain and Behaviour

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

The number of nominal hours assigned to a Course Coordinator may vary from department to department and from course to course.Total stipend will depend on course enrolment but will consist of .3 hours x number of registered students.Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement, and may include but are not limited to, Overseeing seminar/tutorial/lab sections for this course; Coordinating and meeting with TA/Lab Demonstators/MarkerGraders; Keeping up-to-date records on marks and mark changes;Dealing with student changes in seminars;Handling of documentation for medical or family related accommodations;Dealing with the problems and issues associated with the course in a timely manner; Answering student and TA e-mails and dealing with questions effectively;Arranging makeup tests; Other related duties as assigned by the Instructor.

Qualifications

1.Must have completed or be enrolled in PSYC 5Y51/52 or PSYC 7Y51/52/53 OR Must be in fourth year of Honours Psychology or Neuroscience program, and have taken 2P36 and 2P37, and achieved a grade of at least 85 in both courses and have previous successful experience as a TA or Course Coordinator in this course in an academic setting.Previous successful experience as a TA or Course Coordinator in this course in an academic setting will be considered as equivalent; 2.Must have previous experience in lab-related brain & behaviour courses with a dissection component;3. Must demonstrate a clear and thorough understanding of all aspects of the course, including neuroanatomy and function, to clearly explain all course topics; 4. Must be able to communicate and explain concepts/ideas clearly, both orally and in written format; 5.Must be meticulous and well organized; 6. Must be able to work independently; 7. Must have a demonstrated ability to keep accurate records/manage data; 8. Must be skilled with spreadsheets and database management and have experience with Sakai; 9. Must have experience with conducting dissections, and lab demonstrations;10. Mustbe able and willing tomaintain contact with the instructor, fellow teaching assistants and enrolled students by email and audio-video conferencing in a timely-fashion; 11. Must be available for on-campus activities during all scheduled lecture times

It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify the course for consideration of equivalency. For courses taken at Brock, identify the course (i.e., XXXX 1F90). For courses taken elsewhere, provide a transcript (a copy of your course outline and grade summary from your student self-serve at that institution is sufficient); highlight the course and provide the course description. Failure to provide the required documentation to support the request for consideration of equivalency will result in an incomplete application.

Applications

Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date within the application questionnaire. Applicants who do not include a seniority date will be assumed not to have one.

For further information

Department of Psychology
[e-mail]

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

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:

* Part-time Graduate Students and Non-Students 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.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca .

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