Teaching Assistant SPMA 2P98 Winter D3-1

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Sport Event Management course. The role involves assisting in classroom activities, providing student support, and marking assignments. Applicants should be in their fourth year of a Bachelor's in Sport Management or equivalent. This position offers flexible work arrangements and values diversity in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must be a fourth-year student in Sport Management.
• Effective in explaining subject material to students.
• Preferable to have taken the course with a minimum of 80%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduled contact time with students.
• Prepare seminar material and consult with students.
• Mark assignments and proctor exams.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Punctuality

Experience marking assignments

Student support experience

Education

Bachelor of Sport Management (4th-year student or equivalent)

MA or higher (preference)

Job description

Overview

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. 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. This posting is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

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Position

SPMA 2P98 - Sport Event Management

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; a MA or higher will be given preference.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain subject material to students, punctuality in attending classes, and ability to meet 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

Email: [e-mail]

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

Policies and 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.

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: 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 website: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, and other underrepresented demographic groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and provide accommodations as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy. Please contact [e-mail] if you require accommodations.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications; candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.