Marker-Grader STAC 1P97 Winter D3

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

Job summary

Brock University seeks a Marker-Grader to evaluate student work for courses in the arts and culture. Candidates should have strong academic backgrounds with excellent communication skills and prior grading experience. Successful applicants will help provide feedback and support to enhance the student's learning experience.

Qualifications

• Must have completed upper-level studies in arts and culture and/or writing/reporting for the arts.
• Graduate of or Major in subjects of the Fine and Performing Arts with a minimum average of 75%.
• Previous Marker/Grader experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Mark assignments, midterms, and exams while providing written feedback.
• Invigilate mid-terms and examinations as requested.
• Enter grades into databases and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Working effectively with deadlines

Education

Master's Degree in Fine and Performing Arts or related field

Undergraduate Degree in Fine and Performing Arts

Upper-level studies in arts and culture

Tools

Learning Management systems (Brightspace)

Job description

One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton- Niagara, and named one of Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista , Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise . We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

July 27, 2023

This position is part of the

CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton- Niagara, and named one of Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista , Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise . We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

July 27, 2023

STAC 1P97 Winter D3

Compensation

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

· Master’s Degree Complete ($33.11/hour) - Paid to employees who have completed a master’s degree. (Rate effective September 1, 2023)

· Undergraduate Degree Complete ($28.54/hour) Paid to employees who have completed a four-year honours degree or a three-year pass degree. (Rate effective September 1, 2023)

· Third Year Complete ($21.07/hour) - Paid to employees who have completed the third year of an undergraduate honours degree. (Rate effective September 1, 2023)

· Second Year Complete ($18.53/hour) Paid to employees who have completed the second year of an undergraduate degree. (Rate effective September 1, 2023)

· First Year Complete ($17.48/hour) Paid to employees who have completed the first year of an undergraduate honours degree. (Rate effective September 1, 2023)

Duties

This position is for a nominal 41.5 h and may fluctuate due to registration .

Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement.
The marker-grader is expected to mark assignments, term projects, case reports, midterms, progress exams, and/or final exams and must be prepared to provide written feedback to students that will clearly identify the basis of the grade assigned; whether it is due to substantive content, or to written communications, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and overall structure and organization of the submission.
The marker-grader may be expected to invigilate mid-terms and examinations for this course, or enter grades into databases, at the request of the course instructor.

Qualifications

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

- Must have completed upper-level studies in arts and culture and/or writing/reporting for the arts, and attained a grade of 80% or higher

- Graduate of or Major in subjects of the Fine and Performing Arts and/or Writing for the Arts or similar, with a minimum major average of 75%

- Must possess an understanding of the interdisciplinary connections between the arts.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Proven track record of working effectively with deadlines

- Previous Marker/Grader experience is required

- Effective and efficient experience using Learning Management systems is required . The course will be delivered using Brightspace.

Applications

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

For further information

Name: David Vivian

Department: Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture
Email Address: [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/

Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples , members of visible minorities and racialized groups , people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf .Please advise: [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Brock University is a public research university in St.

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