Teaching Assistant HIST 2P61 Fall D2

Brock University; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University invites applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant role for the HIST 2P61 course, focusing on African History. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant BA degree and demonstrated teaching experience. Responsibilities include student consultation, grading, and seminar preparation. This position offers competitive hourly pay based on academic qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum BA in African History or related discipline with at least 75% average.
• Must have successful university-level teaching assistant experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare seminar material and consult with students.
• Grade assignments and proctor examinations.
• Attend lectures and hold office hours.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Teaching skills

Education

BA in African History or related discipline

Job description

Teaching Assistant HIST 2P61 Fall D2 page is loaded

Teaching Assistant HIST 2P61 Fall D2

Apply locations St. Catharines, Main Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR-1021443

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 compiled 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 3, 2025 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

HIST 2P61 Piracy and Ransoming in African History

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 - $22.07 per hour.(Rate effective September 1, 2024)

· Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $34.73 per hour.(Rate effective September 1, 2024)

· 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 are made up of scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time (including preparation of seminar material, student consultation, marking or grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration as may be required.

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position have changed since it was last posted.

• Must hold not less than a BA in African History or related disciplinewith a minimum 75% average.

• Must have background knowledge or course experience in African History.

• Must show evidence of successful university-level teaching assistant experience or equivalent.
• The successful applicant must have demonstrated organizational and effective communication and writing skills, including the ability to explain subject material to students, be punctual in attending classes, and meet appropriate deadlines

Applications

Please include a cover letter and a current resumé. Applicants must state explicitly in the cover letter how they meet the qualifications for this position, and must provide relevant supporting documentation. Members with seniority must provide seniority date in the application questionnaire.

For further information

Tami Friedman, Chair

History Department

[e-mail]

Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:

• Part-time Graduate Students and Non-Students shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e. not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Human Resources Web Site - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/

Academic terms generally run from:

Fall – September to December

Winter – January to April

Spring – May to July

Summer – July to August

*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups .

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodat e the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code . Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure you r participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received . C andidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca .

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