Teaching Assistant POLI 1P91 Fall D2

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

Job summary

Brock University is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for the POLI 1P91 course, focusing on Courts and Politics. The position involves facilitating discussions, grading, and providing student support, requiring a postgraduate degree in Political Science. Strong writing and organizational skills along with prior TA experience are necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have completed POLI 1P91 or 3P18 (or equivalent) with at least 80%.
• Enrolled in or completed a postgraduate degree is required.
• Prior TA or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating small group discussions and grading assignments.
• Providing feedback and maintaining student records.
• Duties include preparation, grading, exams, and office hours.

Skills

Strong essay writing

Organizational skills

Leadership experience

Education

Postgraduate degree in Political Science

Job description

Teaching Assistant POLI 1P91 Fall D2

Apply locations

St. Catharines, Main Campus

Time type

Part time

Posted on

Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id

JR-1021311

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 by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community offering a wide range of career opportunities.

Post End Date:

June 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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

Course Title

POLI 1P91: Courts and Politics: Great Cases in Constitutional Law

Compensation

Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator, and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to qualifications:

• Employees without a 4-year honours or 3-year pass degree: $22.07/hr (effective Sept 1, 2024)
• Employees with a 4-year honours or 3-year pass degree: $34.73/hr (effective Sept 1, 2024)
• Additional duties are compensated at the TA rate.

Duties

The workload is approximately 60 hours. Responsibilities include facilitating small group discussions, grading, providing feedback, and maintaining student records. Duties follow Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement, including scheduled contact time and non-classroom tasks such as preparation, grading, exams, and office hours.

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate degree in Political Science. Must have successfully completed POLI 1P91 or 3P18 (or equivalent) with at least 80%. Strong essay writing, organizational skills, and prior TA or leadership experience are required.

Applications

Include a cover letter and current resume. Seniority details can be provided in the application questionnaire.

Contact

Name: Diane Leon

Department: Political Science

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Positions depend on course enrolments and budget approval.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions are available at http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/. Academic terms run from September to August, with specific dates on the Registrar’s website.

Brock University values diversity and inclusion, encourages applications from underrepresented groups, and provides accommodations during the recruitment process as per our policies. We do not use AI technology in recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Learn more at www.brocku.ca.