Teaching Assistant SPMA 4P96 Winter D3-1

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

Job summary

A leading comprehensive university in Canada seeks a Teaching Assistant for the Sport Management course. The role requires effective communication skills and experience in marking assignments. Candidates must be at least in their fourth year of study in Sport Management or equivalent, with an emphasis on punctuality and meeting deadlines. This role offers flexible work arrangements and is ideal for students looking to enhance their educational experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a fourth-year student.
• Preference for MA or higher.
• Punctuality and meeting deadlines required.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students.
• Preparation of seminar material.
• Marking or grading assignments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience marking assignments

Ability to explain subject material

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport Management or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Brock University acknowledges 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 University is a comprehensive university known for excellence and innovation. We have 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 a welcoming, inclusive community offering 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 4P96 - Negotiation of Deals and Disputes in Sport Organizations

Compensation

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

• 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).

• Additional duties as part of a Teaching Assistant’s role are 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 include scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time (preparation of seminar material, student consultation, marking or grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration as required).

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least a fourth-year student currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport Management, or equivalent; an MA or higher will be given preference.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain subject material to students, punctuality, and meeting 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, contact 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 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 located on the Brock University Human Resources website in the collective agreements section.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website. 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 page under the Office of the Registrar.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible. Brock is a student-centered organization; all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive for a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, Indigenous Peoples, Black, African and/or Caribbean, and other underrepresented groups. We also recognize intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and will accommodate applicants throughout the recruitment process. This follows the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent at Brocku dot ca if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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 at www.brocku.ca.