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Teaching Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, JSGS 849

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for the Spring/Summer 2025 session to assist with JSGS 849 Foundations in Social Economy and Public Policy.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Helping set up materials for classes;
• Assisting with grading;
• Monitoring assignments/discussions/chat rooms;
• Monitoring online activity;
• Assisting with maintaining class records;
• Providing feedback and tracking performance;
• Conferring with the course instructor.

This position will provide support to Dr. Marc-Andre Pigeon, course instructor, and report formally to the JSGS Executive Officer.

Location: Diefenbaker Building on campus where JSGS is located.

Required Number of Hours: 12 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2024-25 Spring session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: JSGS 849 Foundations in Social Economy and Public Policy
Start and End Dates: May 1 to June 30, 2025

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities):

A minimum of a Master’s degree in political science, public policy, or other social sciences discipline is required.

Strong English language communication skills are required. Teaching experience and experience working in the non-profit or public sector would be considered assets.

The successful candidate must be registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and be in good standing.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include in a single PDF file a cover letter, current resume/CV, and the names and email addresses for at least two references, one of which must be a JSGS faculty or staff member. Applications must be submitted via email to jsgs-hr@usask.ca and use the following subject line: “TA for JSGS 849”.

Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 4/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines.