Teaching Assistant SPMA 2P96 Winter D3-2

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

Job summary

A well-known educational institution in Niagara Region is seeking a Teaching Assistant for their Sport Management course. The role involves assisting with lectures, grading assignments, and providing student support. Ideal candidates are fourth-year students in Sport Management with strong communication skills and prior teaching experience. The position offers competitive pay based on qualifications and is a great opportunity for academic growth.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least a fourth-year student currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport Management, or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to explain subject material to students.
• Preferable to have taken the course with an 80% grade.
• Experience marking assignments.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom preparation.
• Holding office hours and providing student consultation.
• Marking or grading assignments and examination proctoring.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Punctuality

Assignment marking experience

Education

Bachelor of Sport Management (4th year or higher)

Job description

Overview

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. 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 a welcoming, inclusive community with meaningful career opportunities. 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 2P96 - Sport Law

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 duties include 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 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 Policies

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.

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 Brock University Human Resources website.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website: Brock University calendar. Academic terms generally run from Fall to Summer as outlined in the timetable pages. Timetable dates can be found on the Registrar page. We are committed to flexible work arrangements where possible. All employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to a respectful and equitable workplace and to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, Indigenous Peoples, Black, African and/or Caribbean people, and other underrepresented groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and accommodate needs during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] if you require an accommodation.

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

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