Marker-Grader PSYC 1F90 Fall/Winter D1

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

Job summary

Brock University is seeking a Marker-Grader for PSYC 1F90, Foundations of Psychology. This part-time position involves assessing student papers and requires strong writing, organizational skills, and experience in academic settings. Competitive hourly rates based on qualifications will be provided.

Qualifications

• Completion or enrollment in PSYC courses relevant to grading.
• Adeptness at providing constructive feedback.
• Familiarity with APA writing style.

Responsibilities

• Marking research papers and short answer questions.
• Providing feedback within tight time constraints.

Skills

Feedback provision

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

BA in Psychology

Master's Degree

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.

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

Title of Course

PSYC 1F90, Foundations of Psychology

Compensation

Marker-Grader positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.

· Master’s Degree Complete ($34.10/hour) - Paid to employees who have completed a master’s degree.(Rate effective September 1, 2024)

· Undergraduate Degree Complete ($29.40/hour) Paid to employees who have completed a four-year honours degree or a three-year pass degree.(Rate effective September 1, 2024)

· Third Year Complete ($21.70/hour) - Paid to employees who have completed the third year of an undergraduate honours degree.(Rate effective September 1, 2024)

· Second Year Complete ($19.09/hour) Paid to employees who have completed the second year of an undergraduate degree.(Rate effective September 1, 2024)

· First Year Complete ($18.00/hour) Paid to employees who have completed the first year of an undergraduate honours degree.(Rate effective September 1, 2024)

Duties

Duties will include marking research papers for a large class, and/or short answer questions for the December 2025 and/or April 2026 exams.

Some responsibilities will require in person work.

Due to the constrained turn-around time and legislated restrictions on weekly hours of work, this position will be split among multiple successful applicants. The number of nominal hours assigned to a Marker-Grader may vary from department to department and from course to course.

Total stipend for the research paper will depend on course enrolment but will consist of .8 hours x number of registered students.

Total stipend for each exam is 40 hours.

Qualifications

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

1. Must have completed or be enrolled in PSYC 5Y51/52/61/62/71/72 or PSYC 7Y51/52/53/61/62/63/71/72/73, or 5F01, within the previous five years; OR Minimum BA in Psychology with an average of at least 80, and have taken PSYC 1F90, and achieved a grade of at least 80;

2. Must be adept at providing feedback to students in a constructive manner;

3. Must have strong writing and editing skills and a thorough understanding of APA writing style;

4. Must demonstrate a clear and thorough understanding of all aspects of the course to clearly explain all course topics;

5. Must have some familiarity with or willingness to learn how to screen turnitin.com reports and identify potential issues of academic misconduct;

6. Must have strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to keep accurate records/manage data;

7. Must have excellent time management skills and demonstrate the availability to mark papers within a constrained turn-around time;

8. Must have experience with marking 500 (or more) research papers within one month, or in the case of exams, marking 3 to 4 short answer questions for 1,500 students within 9 days.

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 - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/

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.

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