TA/Demo/Tutor/Sem. Leader - PHYS 1020 (CUPE Students)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 2,317,000 - 2,576,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Manitoba invites applications for Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Seminar Leader for PHYS 1020 B01, B02. The position runs Jan 6–Apr 12, 2027 with orientation, planning meetings, and student-facing tutorials/labs.

The role supports course instruction under CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students). Undergraduate/graduate pay rates apply and duties include marking, material prep, and student consults.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in instruction for course(s) such as tutorials or labs.
• Empathetic approach to student learning and concerns.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Attend orientation, plan and coordinate meetings for the course staff.
• May attend lectures and other instructional sessions.
• Consult with the supervisor for direction on duties.
• Prepare instructional materials like handouts, assignments, tests and present to students.
• Mark student work including exams and major projects as assigned.
• Maintain posted consultation times and offer additional help as needed.
• Assist with development or adaptation of AV materials or experiments.
• Occasionally substitute for other teaching staff and support tasks.
• Identify assignment issues and provide information to students as needed.

Skills

Instruction experience

Empathy

English proficiency

Education

University studies in related field

Job description

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Seminar Leader PHYS 1020 B01, B02- CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students)

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Faculty of Science

Job details:

Course: General Physics 1 PHYS 1020 B01, B02

Start date: January 6, 2027

End date: April 12, 2027

Work schedule: 5.5 hours per week

Expected total hours: 77 hours

Hourly rate: $21.82 per hour (plus vacation pay) for undergraduate students$24.29 per hour (plus vacation pay) for graduate students

B01 Th 2:30 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.B02 F 2:30 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.

For more information please contact: Milijana Prstojevic - [e-mail]

Key responsibilities:

• Attends orientation, planning and coordinating meetings as may be scheduled for staff in the course.
• May be required to attend lectures and other sessions of instruction in the course.
• Consults with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s) for direction on assigned responsibilities.
• Prepares instructional material such as handouts, assignments, problem sets, tests, exams and presents to students in a variety of settings such as tutorials, laboratories, or seminars.
• Marks student work including the work submitted by students in the tutorial, lab or seminar for which she/he is responsible and the assigned portion of the work submitted by students in the course generally, e.g. the midterm exam, final exam or major project, the marking of which may be shared among the staff in a course under the employment supervisor responsible.
• Consults with students by maintaining regularly scheduled and posted times for such consultation and provides a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation if necessary.
• Such other related duties as may be assigned, e.g. development or adaptation of audio visual material, preparation of experiments, participation in field trips, etc.
• - Occasional approved substitution for other members of the teaching or teaching support staff including the necessary related tasks.
• - May initiate or be required to initiate information to students identifying assignment problems or misinterpretations.

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 and experience which have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to assisting in the instruction of the course(s) 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.

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.