Teaching Assistant GEOG 3P09 Fall D2

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

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About The Position

Brock University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for GEOG 3P09 - Principles of Biogeography for the Fall D2 term. This position is part of CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group). Compensation will be based on the employee's qualifications, with an undergraduate rate of $23.30 per hour for those without a 4-year honours or 3-year pass degree, and a graduate rate of $36.67 per hour for those with such a degree. Additional duties will be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate. The duties include scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time such as preparing seminar material, student consultation, marking, grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration as required, in accordance with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate degree or have completed a Honours Degree in Physical Geography or equivalent.
If vacancies remain, students enrolled in an Honours Program (completed 13 or more credits) in Physical Geography or equivalent will be considered.
Completion of 4 full credits in Physical Geography with an overall average of 75% or higher in all Physical Geography courses completed (or equivalent).
Completion of GEOG 2P09 or GEOG 3P09 (or equivalent) with a final grade of 75% or higher.
Demonstrated successful undergraduate teaching experience or equivalent small group leadership in an undergraduate context.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize work and meet stipulated deadlines.
Applicant must make a case in their cover letter that their qualifications are equivalent to those required above.