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Title of Course
SOCI 1P91 - Introduction to Sociology ll
Compensation
Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.
· Employees who do NOT hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $23.30 per hour.
· Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $36.67 per hour.
Duties
Reporting to the Department Chair or Course Instructor, the duties and responsibilities of the Course Coordinator will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement.
1. Contact with students, example seminar switches in first weeks of classes (requires availability).
2. Maintain running records of grades by seminar leaders.
3. Input grades by seminar and course sections.
4. Liaison between instructors and seminar leaders, to coordinate grading meetings, etc.
5. Miscellaneous administrative duties - keeping files, records.
6. Attending course related meetings.
7. Involvement in submission of mid-term and final grades within university time frames (checking each student's final grade).
8. Calculation of 1P91 grade averages as required by Department.
9. Proctoring exams, and late exams.
10. Proctoring in-class quizzes.
11. Collecting contact information - various phone numbers and email addresses.
12. Posting grades and contact information for seminar leaders.
13. Assisting with management of student email.
14. Other duties as they arise.
Qualifications
1. Master's Degree or Honours Degree in Sociology or equivalent.
2. Familiarity/experience with SOCI 1P91 as seminar leader or with other sociology courses at Brock or another university.
3. Available for blocks of time based on job demands and peak periods (beginning of term, mid-terms and final exams) and consistently otherwise.
4. Advanced proficiency with Brock’s Learning Management System or the equivalent used at another university
5. Demonstrated familiarity with academic policies and practices related to academic misconduct, phrase-matching software (Turnitin.com), accommodations, grade appeals, and referrals to student services
6. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel
7. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and professionally with email to students as individuals and en mass
8. Able to work within a climate of diversity, displaying sensitivity to issues of race, sexual orientation, class and gender in accordance with Brock University sexual harassment policy.
Applications
In your cover letter, explain how you meet each of the eight listed qualifications. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
*It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate how his/her degree and training are equivalent. Likewise, 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 3P00).
For courses taken elsewhere, provide a transcript (a copy of your course and grade summary from your student selfserve 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.
*Equivalency will be determined by the course instructor, in consultation with the selection committee. Applicants must make a case that their qualifications are equivalent to those required above.
For further information
Lori Ann Gomez
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:
* Part-time Graduate Students and Non-Students shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e. not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.
The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Human Resources Web Site - brocku.ca/human-resources
Additional Comments
Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/
Academic terms generally run from:
Fall – September to December
Winter – January to April
Spring – May to July
Summer – July to August
*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [email protected] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.
Skills Required
- Master's Degree or Honours Degree in Sociology or equivalent
- Familiarity/experience with SOCI 1P91 as seminar leader or with other sociology courses
- Availability for specific job demands and peak periods
- Advanced proficiency with Brock's Learning Management System
- Familiarity with academic policies and practices
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel
- Ability to communicate efficiently and professionally via email
- Sensitivity to diversity and inclusion issues
What We Do
Brock University is a public research university located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
