Teaching Assistant HLSC 3P21 Fall D2

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

Job summary

Brock University is seeking Teaching Assistants, Course Coordinators, and Lab Demonstrators to support Health Sciences courses. Successful candidates will hold an undergraduate degree and excel in communication and online tools, ensuring an exceptional educational experience. This role involves direct interaction with students, preparation of materials, and responsibilities defined by the CUPE Local 4207 Agreement.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed this course within the last three years.
• Experience leading seminars is an asset.
• Proficiency with online delivery tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom preparation.
• Marking or grading and holding office hours.
• Provide feedback online or in person.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to explain subject material

Punctuality

Education

Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences or related discipline

Tools

Online delivery tools (Lifesize, Microsoft Teams, Brightspace)

Job description

One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton- Niagara, and named one of Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista , Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise . We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

July 23, 2023

This position is part of the

CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton- Niagara, and named one of Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista , Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise . We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

July 23, 2023

HLSC 3P21

Issues in Canadian Health Policy

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 - $20.81 per hour. (Rate effective January 1, 2023)

· Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $32.74 per hour. (Rate effective January 1, 2023)

· 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

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences or related discipline.

• If vacancies remain, fourth year (honours) standing students in Health Sciences or related discipline will be considered.

• Applicants must have completed this course within the last three years.

• Experience leading seminars is an asset.

• The successful applicant must have effective communication skills including the ability to explain subject material to students and provide constructive feedback, be punctual in attending classes, and be able to meet appropriate deadlines.

• Experience or training with synchronous and asynchronous course support

• Proficiency with online delivery tools (e.g., Lifesize, Microsoft Teams, Brightspace)

• Available online or in person to provide feedback

Applications

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

For further information

Mary Montgomery

Administrative Coordinator, Health Sciences

[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/

Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples , members of visible minorities and racialized groups , people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf .Please advise: [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Brock University is a public research university in St.

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