FAAH 1030 B04 Introduction to Art 1A Tutorial - TA

Department of Food Science, University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Seminar Leader for FAAH 1030 in the School of Art. The appointment runs Sep 8 to Dec 30, 2026, for 52 hours total, at CAD 21.82/hour for undergraduates or CAD 24.29/hour for graduates, plus vacation pay.

Class times are Fridays 11:30 am–12:20 pm. Responsibilities include attending orientation, preparing instructional materials, marking assignments and exams, and advising students.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in instruction and supporting course delivery.
• Empathetic approach to instructional needs and student concerns.
• Effective skills in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Attends orientation, planning and coordinating meetings as scheduled for course staff.
• May attend lectures and sessions of instruction in the course.
• Prepares instructional materials such as handouts, assignments, tests and presents to students in tutorials, labs or seminars.
• Marks student work including midterms, finals or major projects as assigned.
• Provides regular consultation times and additional support to students.

Skills

Empathy

English proficiency

Time management

Education

Experience assisting in instruction

Job description

FAAH 1030 B04 Introduction to Art 1A Tutorial - TA

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Seminar Leader FAAH 1030- CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students)

School of Art

Job details:

Course: Introduction to Art 1A FAAH 1030

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: December 30, 2026

Work schedule: 0 to 3 hours per week

Expected total hours: 52 hours

Hourly rate: $21.82 per hour (plus vacation pay) for undergraduate students$24.29 per hour (plus vacation pay) for graduate students

Class times: Friday; 11:30 am - 12:20 pm

For more information please contact: Sarah Rout - [e-mail]

Key responsibilities:

• Attends orientation, planning and coordinating meetings as may be scheduled for staff in the course.
• May be required to attend lectures and other sessions of instruction in the course.
• Consults with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s) for direction on assigned responsibilities.
• Prepares instructional material such as handouts, assignments, problem sets, tests, exams and presents to students in a variety of settings such as tutorials, laboratories, or seminars.
• Marks student work including the work submitted by students in the tutorial, lab or seminar for which she/he is responsible and the assigned portion of the work submitted by students in the course generally, e.g. the midterm exam, final exam or major project, the marking of which may be shared among the staff in a course under the employment supervisor responsible.
• Consults with students by maintaining regularly scheduled and posted times for such consultation and provides a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation if necessary.
• Such other related duties as may be assigned, e.g. development or adaptation of audio visual material, preparation of experiments, participation in field trips, etc.
• - Occasional approved substitution for other members of the teaching or teaching support staff including the necessary related tasks.
• - May initiate or be required to initiate information to students identifying assignment problems or misinterpretations.

If you are an international student you must have a valid study permit which states that you are allowed to work on campus and you must be enrolled as a full‑time University of Manitoba student for the duration of any appointment.

Qualifications:

• Completion of academic studies and experience which have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to assisting in the instruction of the course(s) assigned.
• An empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students.
• Effective skills in the English language.

Preference may be given to applicants who are, or will be, a registered student studying in the Department which is posting the employment opportunity at the time that the duties of the position commence.

Additional information:

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.