Marker - Academic Capacity 1

Position Vacancies: 1
Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 0-80 hours
Appointment Dates: October 7, 2024 - December 30, 2024

This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Academic Capacity Unit.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Grade student work (assignments, tests, exams, lab results, etc.) using specific guidelines/answer keys provided by the Immediate Supervisor;
- Maintain records, assist in the reproduction of tests, organize course materials, etc.
- May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes;
- May provide consultation and feedback to students on coursework, quality of materials submitted for grading, and other similar matters;
- Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities;
- Perform other related tasks as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Completion of academic studies and/or relevant experience appropriate to assigned duties.
- Normally an undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg who has successfully completed a minimum of 30 credit hours.
- Successful completion of required training.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, marking guides, policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet specified deadlines.
- Ability to interact empathetically with students.
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned.

**Additional Requirements**
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Prior completion of Academic Writing with a minimum grade of B+.
- Applicants should have strong experience in writing and editing, particularly creative and academic writing.
- Applicants should be a major in Rhetoric, English, or another humanities discipline
- Prior marking experience would be considered an asset.

Past academic performance may be a significant factor in selection decisions.

**Note**: The work described in this person will be conducted remotely.