Teaching Assistant SPMA 2P65 Winter D3-1

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in St. Catharines is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the SPMA 2P65 Sport Marketing course. Applicants must be at least a fourth-year student in Sport Management, with strong communication skills and a track record of effective grading. This position offers compensation based on qualifications, with rates starting at $22.07 per hour. Join a diverse and inclusive community that values equitable opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a fourth-year student enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport Management.
• Must have effective communication skills to explain subject material.
• Preferable to have taken the course with an 80% grade.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom preparation.
• Consultation with students and grading of assignments.
• Administrative tasks as required for the course.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Class punctuality

Quick marking turnaround

Experience in student support

Education

Bachelor of Sport Management or equivalent

MA or higher preferred

Job description

Overview

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. Brock is one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years and ranked among Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity and Company Culture in 2025. Brock offers a welcoming, inclusive community with meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career at Brock.

Post End Date: October 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

Position: SPMA 2P65 - Sport Marketing

Compensation

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

• 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).
• Additional duties as part of a Teaching Assistant role are compensated at the appropriate TA 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 include scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time (preparation of seminar material, student consultation, marking or grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration as required).

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least a fourth-year student currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport Management, or equivalent; an MA or higher will be given preference.
• The successful applicant must have effective communication skills, including the ability to explain subject material to students, be punctual for classes, and meet deadlines.
• Preferable to have taken the course with an 80% grade.
• Experience marking assignments.
• Proven track record of working effectively with quick marking turnaround.
• Experience providing student support is an asset.

Applications

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

For further information

Melissa Ingoldsby, Administrative Coordinator - Sport Management Department

spma at brocku.ca

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 website at 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. 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 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 from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy. Please contact talent at brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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