Teaching Assistant SPMA 3P27 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 course 'Financial Management of Sport'. Ideal candidates are fourth-year students in Sport Management or higher. Responsibilities include preparing seminar materials, marking assignments, and providing student support. The position offers competitive pay based on qualifications, with a starting rate of $22.07 per hour and potentially higher based on academic credentials.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least a fourth-year student currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport Management.
• Preferable to have taken the course with an 80% grade.
• Proven track record of working effectively with competent and quick marking turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Prepare seminar material and mark assignments.
• Consult with students and hold office hours.
• Attend lectures and assist with course administration.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to explain subject material

Punctuality

Assignment marking experience

Student support experience

Education

Current enrollment in Bachelor of Sport Management or equivalent

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.

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 has ranked highly 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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Post End Date: October 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Position

SPMA 3P27 - Financial Management of Sport

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

spma at brocku dot 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 Web Site – Brock University human resources collective agreements.

Additional Information

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website. Fall – September to December; Winter – January to April; Spring – May to July; Summer – July to August. Actual dates can be found on Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar website. Flexible work arrangements are offered where possible. 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 and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, racialized groups, and other underrepresented groups. Please contact talent at brocku dot ca if you require accommodation in the recruitment process.

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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.