Teaching Assistant PSYC 1F90 Fall/Winter D1-1

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the PSYC 1F90 Foundations of Psychology (Peer Facilitator) course for the Fall/Winter academic terms. This position is part of the CUPE4207-1 Employee Group. The nominal workload is 205 hours per full credit course appointment. The university is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive community and offers meaningful career opportunities. Brock University is recognized for its excellence and innovation, and has received numerous accolades for being a Top Employer and for its commitment to diversity and company culture.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in PSYC 3P01 for the D1 session in which they will hold the TA contract and must maintain good standing in that course
• Must have earned their credit in PSYC 1F90 within the past five years (e.g. no earlier than 2020-2021)
• Must have completed at least two years of a university program
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead group discussions and be supportive of students
• Must have good organizational skills and an ability to keep accurate records/manage data
• Must be able to attend all seminars and lectures as assigned
• Students who are currently entering their third year of study are particularly encouraged to apply
• In the event that vacancies remain after work has been allocated to students in PSYC 3P01, other applicants will be considered
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify the course for consideration of equivalency
• For courses taken at Brock, identify the course (i.e., XXXX 1F90)
• For courses taken elsewhere, provide a transcript (a copy of your course outline and grade summary from your student self-serve at that institution is sufficient); highlight the course and provide the course description
• Failure to provide the required documentation to support the request for consideration of equivalency will result in an incomplete application

Responsibilities

• Attend PSYC 1F90 lectures and take notes
• Normally lead 4 seminars per week for the fall and winter terms
• Grade student participation
• Proctor the December and April exams and attend the grade collation meeting held approximately 7-10 days following each exam
• Complete assigned readings and preparation for seminars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree