Teaching Assistant SPMA 2P91 Winter D3-2

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Niagara Region is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Sport Management. The role includes assisting students, preparing materials, and grading assignments. Applicants should be fourth-year students or higher in Sport Management with effective communication skills. Competitive hourly compensation of $22.07 to $34.73 based on qualifications is offered.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be at least a fourth-year student in a relevant program.
• Effective communication skills to explain subject material.
• Experience in marking assignments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduled contact time with students.
• Prepare seminar materials and consult with students.
• Grade assignments and manage course administration.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Punctuality

Ability to provide student support

Education

Bachelor of Sport Management

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Brock University acknowledges the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. This posting is for a vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) with the position SPMA 2P91 - Public Relations and Communications for Sport Management.

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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 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

• Applicants must be at least a fourth-year student currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport Management, or equivalent; 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 in attending classes, and be able to meet appropriate deadlines;
• Preferable to have taken the course with an 80% grade;
• Experience marking assignments;
• Proven track record of working effectively with competent and 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

[e-mail]

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

Additional Information

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 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 is available on the Human Resources website at: https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/

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 website: 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 and fosters diversity and inclusion in 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, Black, African and/or Caribbean individuals, and other underrepresented groups in 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 accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy. Please contact [e-mail] if you require 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.

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