Teaching Assistant POLI 3P26 Winter D3-1

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

Job summary

Brock University seeks a Teaching Assistant for POLI 3P26 focusing on International Law and International Organization. This part-time position involves facilitating discussions, grading, and providing feedback, with compensation based on qualifications. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a postgraduate program and possess strong writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Enrollment or completion of a postgraduate degree in Political Science with an emphasis on International Relations.
• Must have successfully completed POLI 3P26 (or equivalent).
• Prior documented experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating small group discussions based on assigned materials.
• Grading assignments and exams while providing constructive feedback.
• Maintaining accurate records of individual student performance.

Skills

Strong essay writing skills

Good organizational skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Political Science

Job description

Teaching Assistant POLI 3P26 Winter D3-1 page is loaded

Teaching Assistant POLI 3P26 Winter D3-1

Apply locations St. Catharines, Main Campus time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-1021362

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.

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

Post End Date:

June 24, 2025 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

Title of Course

POLI 3P26: International Law and International Organization

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 nominal workload for this position is 60 hours. Duties include facilitating small group discussions based on assigned materials, grading of assignments and exams, providing thoughtful and constructive feedback with the aim of enriching students' academic experiences in the discipline, and maintaining accurate records of individual student performance.

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

Must be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate degree in Political Science with emphasis on International Relations. Must have successfully completed POLI 3P26 (or equivalent) and have the ability to clearly articulate the basic theoretical concepts. Must have strong essay writing skills. Must have good organizational skills and be able to observe timelines requested by the Instructor. Must have prior documented experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar leadership capacity.

Applications

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

For further information

Name: Diane Leon

Department: Political Science

Email: [e-mail]

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

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:

• Part-time Graduate Students and Non-Students 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.

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

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