Teaching Assistant SOCI 2F60 Fall/Winter D1-1

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the SOCI 2F60 - Foundations for Community Engagement course for the Fall/Winter 2024-2025 academic year. This position is part of the CUPE 4207-1 (Employee Group). The role involves scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom duties such as preparing seminar material, student consultation, marking, grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration. Compensation is based on the employee's qualifications, with an undergraduate rate of $23.30 per hour and a graduate rate of $36.67 per hour. Additional duties will be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace, fostering diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. They are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and accommodation.

Requirements

Masters Degree or Honours Degree in Sociology or equivalent.
Completion of the course for which the applicant wishes to be a teaching assistant with a final grade of 75% or higher in that course (or equivalent)
Demonstrated teaching competence. (eg. summary of previous course evaluations, faculty evaluations)
Ability to prioritize work and meet stipulated deadlines, recognizing that there are periods of intensive work associated with the position.

Nice To Haves

Students enrolled in an Honours Program (completed 15 or more credits) in Sociology or equivalent (with an 80% average or higher) will be considered if vacancies remain.