MECH 2272 Marker - Winter 2027

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 1,378,000 - 1,515,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Manitoba is hiring a Grader/Marker for the MECH 2272 course (Engineering Materials 1). The position runs Jan 7, 2027 to Apr 12, 2027, at 4.8 hours per week for a total of 59.52 hours, at $17.54 per hour plus vacation pay.

Suitable applicants will have familiarity with MECH 2272 and be available for the full appointment period. Applicants should have intermediate knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF documents, and strong English language skills.

Qualifications

• Have completed studies relevant to grading or marking the MECH 2272 course.
• Strong English language skills.
• Experience with grading coursework and providing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Meets with the employment supervisor responsible for the course for orientation and receiving guidelines for grading and marking assignments and for providing written feedback to the students.
• Grades and marks work submitted by students from tests, exams or projects.
• Provides written feedback to the students, on the quality of material presented for grading or marking.
• May be required to maintain regularly scheduled and posted times for providing consultation and a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation to students on test, exam or project results.
• May be required to assist in the production of tests, exams or projects under the supervision of the person responsible for the laboratory or class.

Skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

PDF documents

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

PDF documents

Job description

Grader/Marker MECH 2272- CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students)

Mechanical Engineering

Price Faculty of Engineering

Job details:

Course: Engineering Materials 1 MECH 2272

Start date: January 7, 2027

End date: April 12, 2027

Work schedule: 4.8 hours per week

Expected total hours: 59.52 hours

Hourly rate: $17.54 per hour plus vacation pay

- Familiarity with MECH 2272 course content and/or successful completion of MECH 2272 preferred.- Successful applicant must be available for entire appointment period (Jan. 7-Apr. 12, 2027).- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF documents required.

Key responsibilities:

• Meets with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s), for purpose of orientation and receiving guidelines for grading and marking assignments and for providing written feedback to the students.
• Grades and marks work submitted by students from tests, exams or projects.
• Provides written feedback to the students, on the quality of material presented for grading or marking.
• May be required to maintain regularly scheduled and posted times for providing consultation and a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation to students on test, exam or project results.
• May be required to assist in the production of tests, exams or projects under the supervision of the person responsible for the laboratory or class.

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.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

Qualifications:

• Completion of academic studies which have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to grading or marking the material 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.

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR LATEST STUDENT TRANSCRIPT. PAST ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE MAY BE A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN SELECTION DECISIONS.

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.

For more information please contact: Jill Lautenschlager - [e-mail]