Teaching Assistant SPMA 4P90 Winter D3-1

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in the Niagara Region is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Advanced Analysis of the Canadian Sport Industry course. Applicants must be senior Sport Management students with effective communication skills and experience in marking assignments. This role involves scheduled contact with students and preparation of course materials. Compensation ranges from $22.07 to $34.73 per hour based on qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least a fourth-year student currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport Management, or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills including explaining subject material to students.
• Experience marking assignments and providing student support is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and preparation of seminar material.
• Grading assignments and proctoring examinations.
• Attending lectures and holding office hours.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to explain subject material

Punctuality

Experience marking assignments

Experience providing student support

Education

Fourth-year student in Bachelor of Sport Management

MA or higher (preference)

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 ranked among Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity and Company Culture. Brock is committed to a welcoming, inclusive community and meaningful career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

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).

SPMA 4P90 - Advanced Analysis of the Canadian Sport Industry

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

Additional information

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 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 Human Resources Web Site. Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website. Academic terms generally run from Fall to Summer as outlined by Brock. Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar website. Brock is committed to flexible work arrangements where possible and to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment; contact talent at brocku dot ca for accommodations as needed. 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. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.