Marker - DAN Management

WESTERN UNIVERSITY; London; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Western University in London, Ontario is seeking a part-time Marker to assess and grade a range of student written work, from assignments to exams. The incumbent will follow marking guidelines, provide corrections and feedback, and submit grades for review by the instructor.

Some time may be dedicated to scheduled student consultations. Qualifications include active status in the department, prior marking experience preferred, and strong command of English, attention to detail, and

Qualifications

• Must be registered in, or completed a program within the department
• Previous marking experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Mark and grade a variety of written work completed by students
• Evaluate work in accordance with marking guidelines
• Provide corrections and feedback
• Submit grades for review based on instructor guidelines
• May provide scheduled consultations with students

Skills

Marking experience

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Registered in department program

Job description

About Us

The DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies provides a unique interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, emphasizing the social science and evidence-based foundations of management education. Our faculty are dedicated educators and academics engaged in world-class research focusing on the areas of corporate governance and consumer and organizational behaviour.

Undergraduate students can study in one of five core management areas - Accounting, Consumer Behaviour, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management & Legal Studies - or in the Commercial Aviation Management program.

Responsibilities

The Marker will be responsible for marking and grading a variety of written work completed by students, including assignments, projects, midterms, and final exams. The incumbent will evaluate the students' work in accordance with the marking guidelines, provide corrections and feedback, and submit grades for review based on specific guidelines from the Instructor. The incumbent may be required to submit written feedback to students based on the quality of work received, and may make time for scheduled consultations with students.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirement:

• Must be registered in, or completed a program, within the department
• Previous marking experience preferred

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of the material covered in the course/program
• Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information effectively and provide appropriate recommendations or feedback
• Attention to detail and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language
• Communication skills to convey information and feedback in a clear and effective manner
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Ability to provide feedback in a way that is positively received
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.