Human Development

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TA - Winter 2027-FRHD*1010*DE Human Development

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Some

Course Number:

FRHD*1010*DE

Course Name:

Human Development

Course Format:

500

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The course is an introduction to the study of the development of the individual throughout the life cycle. THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT ARE NOTED BELOW, HOWEVER, IN ADDITION, BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING DETAILS/TASKS:(1) Office hours to be held during the week before the final exam, after the final exam and possibly mid-semester as designated by the instructor.(2) Final projects need to be graded during the last 2 weeks of semester.

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

No

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specify below)
• Other Duties Described: Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.Completion of Making Education Accessible, Accessible Service Provision and Environmental Health & Safety on-line courses (if not previously completed).Invigilation of final examination in this course.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION AS TO HOW THEY MEET EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME.1) Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related field.2) Interpersonal and/or communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1) Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.
• 2) Experience grading (including online grading).
• 3) Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.
• 4) Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted below under Period of the Work Assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period.

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

September 8, 2026 to December 24, 2026

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):

Other Posting Information