Teaching Assistant RECL 1P99 Winter D3

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

Job summary

Brock University is seeking Teaching Assistants for the course 'LEADERSHIP IN PARKS, RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES'. Positions are available to third- or fourth-year students or relevant graduates. Duties include seminar preparation, grading, and student consultations. Excellent communication and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, punctuality, and ability to meet deadlines required.
• Candidates must have a minimum course grade of 80%.
• Open to third-/fourth-year students or graduates in relevant studies.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to scheduled contact time with students and conduct seminar preparation.
• Responsible for grading, exam proctoring, and administrative tasks.
• Hold office hours for student consultation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Punctuality

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Third- or fourth-year students enrolled in Recreation and Leisure Studies or equivalent

Minimum of 80% in the course

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 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: July 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

RECL 1P99 Leadership in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services

Compensation

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

• 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 part of a Teaching Assistant’s responsibilities will be compensated at the appropriate rate.

Duties

The duties of the Teaching Assistant will adhere to Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement, including scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom activities such as seminar preparation, student consultation, grading, exam proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 80% in the course;
• Third- or fourth-year students enrolled in Recreation and Leisure Studies, or graduates of the program or equivalent;
• Effective communication skills, punctuality, ability to meet deadlines.

Applications

Submit a cover letter and current resume. Include seniority date if applicable. Applications are accepted until July 7, 2025.

Further Information

Name: Rachael Bujtas
Department: Recreation and Leisure Studies
Email: [e-mail]

Positions depend on course enrolments and budget approval.

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:

• Part-time Graduate Students and Non-Students must not exceed maximum weekly hours under the Employment Standards Act.

The Collective Agreement for part-time positions is available at https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions are available at http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/.

Academic terms run from:

• Fall – September to December
• Winter – January to April
• Spring – May to July
• Summer – July to August

Exact dates are on the Registrar’s Timetables: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/.

We support flexible work arrangements as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. All employees are expected to work on campus as needed.

Brock University values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, including women, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, Indigenous Peoples, and racialized or ethnic minorities. We are committed to accessible recruitment and accommodations throughout the process. Contact [e-mail] for disability-related accommodations.

Brock University does not use AI technology in its recruitment process. We thank all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Learn more at www.brocku.ca.