Teaching Assistant SPMA 3P17 Winter D3-1

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

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Qualitative Analysis for Sport Management course. Ideal candidates will be at least fourth-year students in Sport Management or related fields, possessing effective communication skills and experience in marking. This part-time role requires dedication to student support and timely task completion, with competitive hourly rates based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least a fourth-year student enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport Management.
• Effective communication skills to explain subject material.
• Experience providing student support is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time.
• Preparation of seminar material and student consultations.
• Marking, grading, and attending lectures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Experience marking assignments

Experience providing student support

Education

Bachelor of Sport Management

MA or higher preferred

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.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive. Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years and is ranked among Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity and culture. This posting is to fill an existing vacancy in CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

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Position

SPMA 3P17 - Qualitative Analysis for Sport Management

Compensation

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

• 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 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.

Policy and Agreements

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 Web Site at brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Additional Information

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. For more, see 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. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively 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 demographic groups. 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 and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [e-mail] 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.

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