Teaching Assistant APCO 1P01 Fall D2-1

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Canada is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the course APCO 1P01 Fluency with Technology. The role involves communication with students, grading, and administrative duties. Candidates should be third- or fourth-year students in Computer Science, with a minimum grade of 80%. Compensation begins at $22.07/hour, based on qualifications. The position is located in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 80% in the course.
• Effective communication skills, punctuality, ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to explain subject material to students.

Responsibilities

• Schedule contact time with students and prepare seminar materials.
• Grading and exam proctoring.
• Hold office hours and attend lectures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Punctuality

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to explain subject material

Education

Third- or fourth-year students in Computer Science or equivalent

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.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: August 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

Course Title: APCO 1P01 Fluency with Technology

Compensation

Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator, and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to qualifications:

• Employees without a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $22.07/hour (effective September 1, 2024).
• Employees with a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $34.73/hour (effective September 1, 2024).
• Additional duties as part of a Teaching Assistant’s responsibilities will be compensated at the appropriate rate.

Duties

The duties of the Teaching Assistant align with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement, including scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom activities such as preparing seminar materials, student consultations, grading, exam proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course-related administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 80% in the course.
• Third- or fourth-year students enrolled in Computer Science, or graduates with a Computer Science degree or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills, punctuality, ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to explain subject material to students.

Applications

Please submit a cover letter and current resume. Members with seniority can include their seniority date in the application questionnaire.

Further Information

Contact Dr. Beatrice Ombuki-Berman, Chair, Department of Computer Science at [e-mail].

Positions depend on course enrolments and budget approval.

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:

Members shall not accept appointments exceeding the maximum weekly hours under the Employment Standards Act.

The Collective Agreement is available at https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions are on the Undergraduate course calendar: http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/.

Academic terms: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Apr), Spring (May-Jul), Summer (Jul-Aug). Exact dates are on the Registrar’s Timetables: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/.

Brock offers flexible work arrangements where possible. All employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups and providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Contact [e-mail] for accommodation needs.

Brock University does not use AI technology in recruitment. We thank all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Learn more at www.brocku.ca.