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Student Markers and Teaching Assistants (Up to 4 Positions) - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Competition Number:
37S21
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Student Markers and Teaching Assistants
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 8 hours per week
Salary:

$13.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

Summer A: May 15, 2021 to June 30, 2021

Summer B: July 5, 2021 to August 20, 2021

The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is seeking applications for Student Markers and Teaching Assistants for Summer A and B semesters to assist instructors with course grading and to provide in-person and/or virtual support to the labs for the following courses:

Summer A:

ENGN 1230 Engn Mechanics I: Statics MTW 6 – 9 pm

ENGN 2830 Digital Logic Design TWTh 6 – 9 pm

Summer B:

ENGN 1340 Engn Mechanics II: Dynamics MTW 6 – 9 pm

ENGN-2130 Stats for Engn Applications TWTh 6 – 9 pm

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Markers:

  • Assist the instructor with grading of assignments, tests and other materials as assigned
  • Maintain records of grades for students

Lab Teaching Assistants:

  • Assist the instructor with the supervision of students in undergraduate laboratories
  • Provide pre-lab instruction and guidance to students for completion of undergraduate labs
  • Work with the instructor and lab technician to ensure that all students are aware of safe laboratory procedures and comply with the same
  • Assist instructor with student evaluation as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Student Markers and Teaching Assistants:

  • Undergraduate students in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering degree programs
  • Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which the position applies, or have relevant alternative experience (for ENGN 2130 any statistics course experience is acceptable)
  • Excellent academic performance will be an asset
  • Previous experience as a Student Marker or as a Teaching Assistant will be an asset
  • Must be available during the class time

Ensure that you provide a summary of all relevant previous experience as a Student Marker or Teaching Assistant. Indicate which course(s) you are applying to TA.

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.