Teaching Assistant

 

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide instructions and tutoring to students, which may include explaining and demonstrating concepts and procedures, and clarifying subject areas;
  • Maintain regularly scheduled and posted times to provide consultation and feedback to students on coursework, quality of materials submitted for grading, and other similar matters;
  • Assist in the development or update of tests and/or instructional materials.
  • Deliver portion(s) of a course, or lab sessions, including facilitating discussion of course materials, and present to students in a variety of settings;
  • Grade student work requiring interpretation of assessment criteria vis-à-vis student understanding;
  • Meet with students individually or as a group to resolve course-related problems;
  • Monitor the condition of the learning environment, ensuring that all relevant protocols, such as health and safety are followed;
  • Maintain records; may assist in the reproduction of tests; organize course materials; etc.
  • May provide technical guidance to employees within the Academic Capacity 1 group;
  • May be assigned duties requiring administrator access to the University’s Learning Management system;
  • Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities;
  • May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Normally a graduate, Honours, or an upper-level undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg.
  • Completion of academic studies and/or a suitable combination of education and experience related to assigned duties.
  • Successful completion of required training.
  • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to present information clearly and professionally.
  • Ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of students.
  • Ability to provide effective and constructive feedback.
  • Ability to exercise judgement.
  • Ability to meet specified deadlines.
  • Capable of performing the duties as assigned.

Organization University of Winnipeg
Industry Education / Training Jobs
Occupational Category Teaching Assistant
Job Location Manitoba,Canada
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2023-07-29 7:25 am
Expires on 2024-12-28