Teaching Assistant GERO 5P89 Fall D2

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university located in the Niagara Region is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the course GERD 5P89: Research Literacy in Applied Gerontological Practice. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in a health-related field and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Responsibilities include student support, grading, and course administration. This role offers competitive hourly compensation based on qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive community

Qualifications

• Graduate coursework and thesis in aging/gerontology.
• Knowledge in social, political, and economic forces associated with aging.
• Work experience in aging is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students.
• Grading and exam proctoring.
• Course administration as required.

Skills

Research methods

Verbal communication

Written communication

Online teaching technologies

Experience facilitating small groups

Education

Graduate Degree (Masters or PhD) in a health-related field

Tools

Brightspace

MS Teams

Zoom

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 outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

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

Post End Date: August 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

Title of Course

GERO 5P89 Research Literacy in Applied Gerontological Practice

Compensation

Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.

• Employees who do NOT hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $20.11 per hour (Rate effective September 1, 2021).
• Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $31.63 per hour (Rate effective September 1, 2021).
• In cases where additional duties are required as part of a Teaching Assistant’s duties, these hours shall be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant shall be in accordance with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement. These 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 as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree (Masters or PhD) in a health-related field
• Graduate coursework and thesis in aging/gerontology
• Knowledge and training in the social, political, and economic forces associated with aging
• Work experience in the field of aging is an asset
• Competence in research methods, literature search, scientific writing, and editing
• Experience facilitating small groups using online platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom)
• Experience with Brightspace system is an asset
• Ability to support students with online teaching technologies
• Strong verbal, written, and online communication skills
• Previous graduate-level TA experience, especially in reading and writing intensive courses, is an asset

Applications

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

Further Information

Name: Tracey Schenck

Department: Master of Applied Gerontology

Email: [e-mail]

Positions are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

Collective Agreement

As per Article 22.04, graduate students enrolled at Brock University shall not accept more than ten (10) hours per week without prior permission. Undergraduate students shall not accept more than nine (9) TA appointments per term minus courses enrolled. Part-time graduate students and non-students must not exceed maximum hours under the Employment Standards Act. Permissions to exceed workload limits must be obtained prior to application.

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

Additional Comments

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

Academic terms run from:

• Fall – September to December
• Winter – January to April
• Spring – May to July
• Summer – July to August

Dates can be found at: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

Brock University offers flexible work arrangements and requires employees to work on campus as needed.

Brock is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for accommodation needs.

We do not use AI technology in our recruitment process. Applications will be acknowledged, and selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Learn more at www.brocku.ca.