[Hiring] Teaching Assistant HIST 2Q97 Winter D3 @Brock University

Role Description

Brock University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the course HIST 2Q97: Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada. This position is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

Compensation for Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator, and Lab Demonstrator positions is based on qualifications:

• Undergraduate rate: $23.30 per hour (effective September 1, 2016) for those without a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree.
• Graduate rate: $36.67 per hour (effective September 1, 2016) for those with a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree.
• Additional duties will be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate.

The duties and responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant shall include:

• Scheduled contact time with students.
• Non-classroom time, including preparation of seminar material, student consultation, marking or grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration as required.

Qualifications

• A four-year Honours B.A. or equivalent in History with a minimum 75% average in History courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian and Indigenous History.
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant in HIST 2Q97 within the last three years.
• Evidence of successful previous university-level teaching assistant experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated organizational and effective communication skills, including the ability to explain subject material to students, punctuality in attending classes, and meeting appropriate deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Brightspace and Teams, and familiarity with evaluation of electronically submitted assignments.
• This course will be taught synchronously online.

Requirements

• Applicants must include a cover letter and a current resumé.
• Applicants must explicitly state in the cover letter how they meet the qualifications for this position and provide relevant supporting documentation.
• Applicants with seniority must provide their seniority date in the applicant questionnaire.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements where possible, as outlined in the Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.
• Commitment to creating a respectful and equitable workplace.
• Encouragement of applications from diverse and underrepresented groups.
• Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, accommodating the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment.