Teaching Assistant PSYC 4P30 Fall D2-1

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the PSYC 4P30, Positive Psychology, Fall D2 course. This position is part of the CUPE4207-1 Employee Group. Compensation for Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator, and Lab Demonstrator positions is based on the employee's qualifications, with rates effective September 1, 2026. Employees without a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate of $23.30 per hour. Employees with a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate of $36.67 per hour. Additional duties will be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate. The nominal workload for this position is either 120 or 180 hours per half credit course appointment, typically involving leading 2 or 3 seminars, respectively. Duties and responsibilities are in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement and may include attending lectures and TA meetings, preparing seminar materials, proctoring and grading assignments/tests/examinations, holding office hours, answering student emails, maintaining records, assisting students with course material, and other related duties assigned by the Instructor.

Requirements

• Must have completed or be enrolled in PSYC 5Y51/52/61/62/71/72 or PSYC 7Y51/52/53/61/62/63/71/72/73, or 5F01, within the previous five years; OR Minimum 3rd Year complete and currently enrolled in a PSYC BA or BSc program, with an average of at least 80; and have taken this course within the previous five years, and achieved a grade of at least 80. Previous successful experience as a TA in this course in an academic setting will be considered as equivalent.
• Must demonstrate a clear and thorough understanding of all aspects of the course to clearly explain all course topics
• Must have strong writing and editing skills and a thorough understanding of APA writing style
• Must have excellent oral communication skills
• Must have the interpersonal qualities to be supportive of students and effective in leading group discussion
• Must have strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to keep accurate records/manage data
• Must have excellent time management skills in order to cover the required course material during the available seminar/lab or tutorial time
• Must be adept at providing feedback to students in a constructive manner
• Must be able and willing to present material/conduct seminars in person
• Must be able and willing to maintain contact with the instructor, fellow teaching assistants and enrolled students by email and by audio-video conferencing and/or in-person meetings, and to conduct seminars and office hours via in-person meetings

Responsibilities

• Attending lectures as scheduled
• Attending TA meetings as scheduled
• Preparation of seminar materials
• Proctoring and grading assignments, tests and examinations in a timely manner, and providing supportive and instructive written feedback
• Holding office hours and answering student emails outside of scheduled student contact time
• Maintaining accurate records
• Helping students overcome difficulties that they may encounter when dealing with course material
• Other related duties as assigned by the Instructor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree