Teaching Assistant POLI 1P96 Fall D2-1

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

Job summary

Brock University is hiring a Teaching Assistant for the POLI 1P96 course, focused on Political Theory Through Film and Literature. This role involves facilitating discussions, grading, and providing feedback to students. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in Political Science and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or completed a postgraduate degree in Political Science with emphasis on political theory.
• Prior experience as a teaching assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small group discussions on political philosophy topics.
• Grade assignments and exams; provide feedback and maintain student records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Essay writing

Education

Postgraduate degree in Political Science

Job description

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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).

Title of Course

POLI 1P96: Political Theory Through Film and Literature

Compensation

Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator, and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.

• Employees without a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $22.07 per hour (effective September 1, 2024).
• Employees with a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $34.73 per hour (effective September 1, 2024).
• Additional duties as a Teaching Assistant are compensated at the appropriate rate.

Duties

The nominal workload is 60 hours. Duties include facilitating small group discussions on major topics in political philosophy through analysis of films, literature, and texts; grading assignments and exams; providing feedback; and maintaining student records.

Responsibilities are in accordance with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement, including scheduled contact time and non-classroom activities such as preparation, grading, student consultation, and course administration.

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate degree in Political Science with emphasis on political theory. Strong essay writing, organizational skills, and prior experience as a teaching assistant are required.

Applications

Please submit a cover letter and current resume. Include seniority date if applicable.

Further Information

Name: Diane Leon

Department: Political Science

Email: [e-mail]

Positions are subject to enrolment and budget approval.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions are on the Undergraduate course calendar: http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/

Academic terms: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Apr), Spring (May-Jul), Summer (Jul-Aug). Exact dates are on the Registrar's webpage: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We offer flexible work arrangements where possible. All employees are expected to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, Indigenous Peoples, and other underrepresented groups. We support inclusive recruitment and provide accommodations as needed. Contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

Brock University does not use AI technology in recruitment.

We thank all applicants. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Learn more at www.brocku.ca.