Teaching Assistant PSYC 3P30 Fall D2-1

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brock University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the PSYC 3P30, Critical Thinking in Psychology course for the Fall D2-1 term. This position is part of the CUPE4207-1 employee group. The nominal workload is either 120 or 180 hours per half credit course appointment, with TAs typically leading 2 or 3 seminars respectively. Duties are in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement and may include attending meetings, preparing seminar materials, running seminars, proctoring and grading assignments/tests/examinations, providing feedback, holding office hours, answering student emails, maintaining records, assisting students with course material difficulties, and other related duties as assigned by the Instructor. Compensation varies based on the employee's degree qualifications, with rates effective September 1, 2026.

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 to and willing to present material/conduct seminars in person
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 in-person meetings to conduct seminars and office hours.

Responsibilities

Attending TA meetings as scheduled
Preparation of seminar materials
Running weekly in-person seminars
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