Marker-Grader GEOG 2P50 Fall D2-1

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy for a Marker-Grader position in the CUPE4207-1 Employee Group for the course GEOG 2P50 - Geography of Canada. Marker-Grader positions are paid according to the qualifications the employee holds, with rates effective September 1, 2026. The role involves marking assignments, term projects, case reports, midterms, progress exams, and/or final exams, and providing written feedback to students. The marker-grader may also be expected to invigilate mid-terms and examinations or enter grades into databases at the request of the course instructor. Brock University is committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible and requires all employees to work on campus as needed. The university is dedicated to creating a respectful and equitable workplace, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, actively encouraging those from underrepresented groups. Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate degree or have completed a Honours Degree in Human Geography or equivalent.
Completion of 4 full credits in Human Geography with an overall average of 75% or higher in all Human Geography courses completed (or equivalent).
Completion of GEOG 2P50 (or equivalent) with a final grade of 75% or higher.
Demonstration of excellent writing skills.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize work and meet stipulated deadlines.
Demonstrated high level of independence, initiative and self-motivation.
If vacancies remain, students enrolled in an Honours Program (completed 13 or more credits) in Human Geography or equivalent will be considered.
Applicant must make a case in their cover letter that their qualifications are equivalent to those required above.

Responsibilities

Mark assignments, term projects, case reports, midterms, progress exams, and/or final exams.
Provide written feedback to students that clearly identifies the basis of the grade assigned, including substantive content, written communications, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and overall structure and organization.
Invigilate mid-terms and examinations for the course, at the request of the course instructor.
Enter grades into databases, at the request of the course instructor.