Teaching Assistant ENVR 202-01- Winter

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Hiring Unit:

Bieler School of Environment

Course Title and Course Number:

ENVR 202 – The Evolving Earth

Estimated Number of Positions:

2

Total Hours of Work per Term:

135 Hours per TA

Position Summary:

• Attend lectures.
• Holds TA Office hours for students
• Assist with course development (e.g., quiz questions, assignments, breakout sessions).
• Grade and answer student Q/A for assignments
• Grade exams in consultation with instructors
• Online course management, emails
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with teaching team

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and French sufficient to grade essays
• Background in biological science (ecology, diversity, evolution) and/or earth science (geology, physical geography)
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with the use of a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx] 
• Familiarity with MyCourses

Hourly Salary:

$36.25

Position Start Date:

2025-01-05

Position End Date:

2025-04-19

Deadline to Apply:

2024-11-05

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