Teaching Assistant KINE 3P80 Winter D3

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in St. Catharines is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Care and Prevention of Injuries course. Responsibilities include student support, seminar preparation, and grading. Candidates should have a degree in Kinesiology and be enrolled in a graduate program. The role offers competitive pay rates based on qualifications, with a commitment to inclusive hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Kinesiology graduate program.
• Voice and communication skills for student interaction.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students.
• Preparation of seminar material.
• Grading and examination proctoring.

Skills

Knowledge of course material

Experience in Kinesiology

Education

Degree in Kinesiology or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. 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 and is ranked among Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity and for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and meaningful career opportunities.

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

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

Position

Title of Course
Care and Prevention of Injuries

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 have obtained a degree in Kinesiology or equivalent, and be enrolled in a Kinesiology graduate program.
• Must have experience with or knowledge of the course material.

Applications

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

For further information

Vanessa Raso, Administrative Assistant

Kinesiology Department

[e-mail]

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

As per Collective Agreement

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement: Members 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: Brock University Human Resources Collective Agreements.

Additional information

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website. The 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 website.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible. 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 groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

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

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

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