MECH 3542 Marker - Winter 2027

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a Grader/Marker for MECH 3542 (Engineering Materials 2). The position is for CUPE 3909 Unit 1 students and runs Jan 7 to Apr 12, 2027 on campus.

The role involves grading, providing written feedback, and meeting with the course supervisor for guidelines. Applicants should have completed the MECH 3542 course or be familiar with its content, be available for the full period, and possess intermediate MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDF skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Meets with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s), for orientation and 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 consultation with students on test/exam/project results.
• May be required to assist in the production of tests, exams or projects under supervision.

Skills

Empathetic approach

Effective English

English language proficiency

Education

Relevant academic studies in grading/assessment

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

PDF

Job description

Grader/Marker MECH 3542- CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students)

Mechanical Engineering

Price Faculty of Engineering

Job details:

Course: Engineering Materials 2 MECH 3542

Start date: January 7, 2027

End date: April 12, 2027

Work schedule: 6.5 hours per week

Expected total hours: 80.6 hours

Hourly rate: $17.54 per hour plus vacation pay

- Familiarity with MECH 3542 course content and/or successful completion of MECH 3542 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.

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

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.