Teaching Assistant EDBE 8P83 Fall/Winter D8

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

Job summary

Brock University is hiring a Teaching Assistant for an Intermediate/Senior English course. Candidates should possess an Honours BA or BSc and relevant teaching experience. The role involves student interactions, seminar preparation, and administrative duties, offering competitive pay rates based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience at the intermediate/senior level within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled contact time with students.
• Prepare seminars and consult with students.
• Grade assignments and proctor exams.

Skills

Teaching

Student Consultation

Education

Honours BA or Honours BSc

BEd (P/J, J/I, I/S)

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 unique career opportunities.

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

Post End Date: July 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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

Teaching English II – Intermediate/Senior

Section 2 – Tuesday 1400-1700 (St. Catharines)

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 per 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 per hour (effective September 1, 2024).
• Additional duties as a Teaching Assistant will be compensated at the appropriate rate.

Duties

The duties of the Teaching Assistant include scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom activities such as seminar preparation, student consultation, grading, exam proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration, in accordance with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

1. Honours BA or Honours BSc
2. BEd (P/J, J/I, I/S)
3. Successful teaching experience at the intermediate/senior level within the last 5 years

Applications

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

Further Information

Contact: Michael Savage

Department of Educational Studies

[e-mail]

Note: Positions are subject to course enrolments and budget approval.

Additional Notes

Course descriptions are available at http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/.

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

Brock offers flexible work arrangements and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations during the recruitment process as per our policies. Contact [e-mail] for disability accommodations.

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

Learn more at www.brocku.ca.