Teaching Assistant POLI 2P80 Fall D2-1

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy for a Teaching Assistant for the course POLI 2P80: Introduction to Research Design and Methods for the Fall D2-1 term. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. The university strives to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion and is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, accommodating the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process. 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 in Political Science.
Must have successfully completed POLI 2P80 (or equivalent) and have the ability to clearly articulate the basic theoretical concepts.
Must have strong essay writing skills.
Must have good organizational skills and be able to observe timelines requested by the Instructor.
Must have prior documented experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

Facilitating small group discussions based on assigned materials.
Helping students apply research concepts through practical application.
Grading of assignments and exams.
Providing thoughtful and constructive feedback with the aim of enriching students' academic experiences in the discipline.
Maintaining accurate records of individual student performance.
Scheduled contact time with students.
Non-classroom time including preparation of seminar material, student consultation, marking or grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration as may be required.