Teaching Assistant MPHA 5P16 Fall D4

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

Job summary

Brock University is hiring Teaching Assistants, Course Coordinators, and Lab Demonstrators for courses related to Indigenous health. Candidates with graduate degrees, knowledge of Indigenous issues, and communication skills are encouraged to apply. This role includes student engagement, course administration, and a commitment to cultural sensitivity within a diverse academic community.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of Indigenous health and experience with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
• Completion of cultural competency or sensitivity training is required.
• Previous teaching or teaching assistance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and preparation of seminar material.
• Marking or grading and attending lectures as required.
• Engaging with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

Graduate degree (Masters or PhD)

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 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.

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Post End Date:August 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

MPHA 5P16: Colonization, Reconciliation, and Indigenous Health

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

• Applicants must have a graduate degree (Masters or PhD)
• Indigenous lived experience is preferred (self-identifying as Indigenous and or experience living/working with Indigenous peoples and/or communities
• Having an educational background in Indigenous studies or Indigenous health would also be an asset.
• Understanding of issues related to colonization, reconciliation and Indigenous health is required.
• Must have working knowledge, understanding and background experience in Indigenous health and working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Communities
• The successful applicant will be required to engage with Indigenous Elders and other Knowledge Keepers to set up live chats and must be able to do this with courtesy and respect.
• Completion of cultural competency or sensitivity training is required.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to engage with complex issues in a culturally sensitive way
• Previous teaching or teaching assistance experience in Graduate and/or Undergraduate courses of content related to social models of health preferred.
• Experience with an online format (i.e. familiarity with Brightspace)would be an asset

Applications

First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and if they wish, to self-identify in their cover letter. Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date within the application questionnaire.

Applicants must have cultural competency or sensitivity training before the beginning of the course. If not, training will be provided prior to the start of the course.Willingness and ability to reflect on one’s ownposition in relation tocolonization and reconciliation (i.e. settler, Indigenous, etc) is required.

Self-identified applicants who are interested in this position are encouraged to apply. If applicants would like to discuss their background and qualifications please connect with the MPH program.

For further information

Dr. Izabella Ludwa

Master of Public Health Program

[e-mail]

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

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 - 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.

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