Teaching Assistant PSYC 2P92 Fall D2-1

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy for a Teaching Assistant in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) for the course PSYC 2P92 Health Psychology for the Fall D2-1 term. Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds. Employees who do NOT hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $23.30 per hour. Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $36.67 per hour. In cases where additional duties are required as part of a Teaching Assistant’s duties, these hours shall be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate. Ordinarily, teaching assistants will lead either 2 seminars, in the case of a 120-hour appointment, or 3 seminars in the case of a 180-hour appointment. Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement, and may include attending lectures and TA meetings, preparation of seminar materials, proctoring and grading assignments, tests and examinations, holding office hours, answering student emails, maintaining accurate records, helping students overcome difficulties, and other related duties as assigned by the Instructor. Brock University is committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

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 remotely.
• 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 audio-video conferencing and/or 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