Teaching Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, JSGS 849

Teaching Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, JSGS 849

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for the Spring/Summer 2025 session to assist with JSGS 849 Foundations in Social Economy and Public Policy.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Helping set up materials for classes;
• Assisting with grading;
• Monitoring assignments/discussions/chat rooms;
• Monitoring online activity;
• Assisting with maintaining class records;
• Providing feedback and tracking performance;
• Conferring with the course instructor.

This position will provide support to Dr. Marc-Andre Pigeon, course instructor, and report formally to the JSGS Executive Officer.

Location: Diefenbaker Building on campus where JSGS is located.

Required Number of Hours: 12 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2024-25 Spring session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: JSGS 849 Foundations in Social Economy and Public Policy
Start and End Dates: May 1 to June 30, 2025

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities):

A minimum of a Master’s degree in political science, public policy, or other social sciences discipline is required.

Strong English language communication skills are required. Teaching experience and experience working in the non-profit or public sector would be considered assets.

The successful candidate must be registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and be in good standing.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include in a single PDF file a cover letter, current resume/CV, and the names and email addresses for at least two references, one of which must be a JSGS faculty or staff member. Applications must be submitted via email to jsgs-hr@usask.ca and use the following subject line: “TA for JSGS 849”.

Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 4/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines.