Graduate Teaching Assistant,

7 days ago

Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

Duties and AccountabilitiesThe nature of the work is immediately associated with the delivery of instruction in ENVS 201: Foundations of Sustainability. The Graduate Teaching Assistant will have general duties and responsibilities that may include the following:

  • Regularly attend and support ENVS 201 classes
  • Communicate with students about lectures, course content, assignments, and deliverables
  • Grade assignments
  • Engage with students in online discussion forums
  • Assist the course instructor with classroom learning activities
  • Prepare and lead one or more class lectures/sessions during the term, with support from the course instructor
  • Be available for consultation with students (as needed) 


The general location of work will be on the USask campus and report to Dr. Colin Whitfield.

Required Number of Hours: up to 144 hours
Duration of Employment: 2024–2025 Fall Session (Term 1)
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: ENVS 201: Foundations of Sustainability
Start and End Dates: 01 September–31 December 2024

Skills and Abilities

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, and ability to work independently
  • Excellent judgement and professional integrity
  • Ability to support diverse and inclusive classrooms
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability, including social dimensions of sustainability
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • Proven ability to ensure deadlines are met
  • Strong computer skills—proficiency with computer applications and software including Microsoft applications, CANVAS, and Zoom

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a MES or PhD program in SENS
  • Current grade point average of 80% or higher
  • Previous teaching (assistant) experience would be an asset
  • Must be located in Saskatoon as the course requires in-class attendance
  • Master’s students must not be beyond the 3 rd  year of their program
  • PhD students must not be beyond the 5 th  year of their program

Applicants must be registered in a graduate program.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application:

  • curriculum vitae, and
  • letter or email from the applicant’s graduate research supervisor, indicating they approve that the student can take on the TAship

Send your application materials to: sens.info@usask.ca  no later than 18 July 2024. Inquiries for this position can be directed to Carolyn Pytlyk (carolyn.pytlyk@usask.ca).

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: School of Environment & Sustainability
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 6/20/2024
Closing Date: 7/17/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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Graduate Teaching Assistant, (ENVS 201)

Duties and AccountabilitiesThe nature of the work is immediately associated with the delivery of instruction in ENVS 201: Foundations of Sustainability. The Graduate Teaching Assistant will have general duties and responsibilities that may include the following:

  • Regularly attend and support ENVS 201 classes
  • Communicate with students about lectures, course content, assignments, and deliverables
  • Grade assignments
  • Engage with students in online discussion forums
  • Assist the course instructor with classroom learning activities
  • Prepare and lead one or more class lectures/sessions during the term, with support from the course instructor
  • Be available for consultation with students (as needed) 


The general location of work will be on the USask campus and report to Dr. Colin Whitfield.

Required Number of Hours: up to 144 hours
Duration of Employment: 2024–2025 Fall Session (Term 1)
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: ENVS 201: Foundations of Sustainability
Start and End Dates: 01 September–31 December 2024

Skills and Abilities

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, and ability to work independently
  • Excellent judgement and professional integrity
  • Ability to support diverse and inclusive classrooms
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability, including social dimensions of sustainability
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • Proven ability to ensure deadlines are met
  • Strong computer skills—proficiency with computer applications and software including Microsoft applications, CANVAS, and Zoom

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a MES or PhD program in SENS
  • Current grade point average of 80% or higher
  • Previous teaching (assistant) experience would be an asset
  • Must be located in Saskatoon as the course requires in-class attendance
  • Master’s students must not be beyond the 3 rd  year of their program
  • PhD students must not be beyond the 5 th  year of their program

Applicants must be registered in a graduate program.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application:

  • cover letter,
  • curriculum vitae, and
  • letter or email from the applicant’s graduate research supervisor, indicating they approve that the student can take on the TAship

Send your application materials to: sens.info@usask.ca  no later than 18 July 2024. Inquiries for this position can be directed to Carolyn Pytlyk (carolyn.pytlyk@usask.ca).

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: School of Environment & Sustainability
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 6/20/2024
Closing Date: 7/17/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

#LI-DNI

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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