Teaching Assistant PSYC 3P59 Winter D3-1

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy for a Teaching Assistant (TA) position for the course PSYC 3P59, Introduction to Human Neuropsychology, for the Winter 2025 academic term. The position is within the CUPE4207-1 Employee Group. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, actively encouraging applications from diverse demographic groups. The university also emphasizes inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and provides accommodation for applicants' needs throughout the process.

Requirements

Must have completed or be enrolled in PSYC 5Y51/52 or PSYC 7Y51/52/53 OR Minimum 3rd Year complete and currently enrolled in a PSYC BA or BSc program, with an average of at least 80
Must have taken this course within the previous five years, and achieved a grade of at least 80
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 audio-video conferencing and conduct seminars and office hours via audio-video conferencing in a timely-fashion
Must be available for on-campus activities during all scheduled seminar times

Nice To Haves

Previous successful experience as a TA in this course in an academic setting will be considered as equivalent.

Responsibilities

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