Gender Studies Teaching Assistant Posting

TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) POSTING

(CUPE 4163 Academic Assistants)

SUMMER SESSION
Term 202105


Positions Available: Academic Assistants - See list below for anticipated positions. Appointment Dates: May – August 31, 2021

Rate of Pay: Hours: As per the salary schedule for CUPE 4163 Academic & Scientific Assistants Comp1

Hours per position are based on course enrollment and will be finalized at the beginning of the term. 

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Please note that duties may vary due to all Gender Studies courses being taught online this term. Duties may include some or all of the following:

 

  • holding scheduled office hours online to assist students with problems
  • assisting instructor with transition of course content to online formats
  • posting course content to BrightSpaces
  • Managing chat forum online
  • preparing exams and assignments
  • grading course assignments and exams
  • keeping accurate records of grades
  • online exam invigilation

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

 Appointment procedures are based on the guidelines of the CUPE 4163 Agreement, TA Appendix Article 13.02.

Selection criteria for all positions will include the qualifications and ability of the candidate(s) based on academic merit and related experience, the career and/or pedagogical value that the experience in a particular position will provide the student, the student’s preferences, and other sources of graduate student financial support being received.

 

All applications will be considered. However, priority will first be given to graduate students registered at The University of Victoria with a BA or a minor in Gender or Women’s Studies, or other demonstrated academic expertise in the field of Gender and Women’s Studies. The department would also welcome registered 4th year GNDR major applications.

 

All TAs must have a solid background in the related subject (unless specified otherwise). Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Complete the fillable pdf application form and return it by 4:30pm, April 6th, 2021

to Dr. Thea Cacchioni, Chair, Department of Gender Studies via email: gndrchair@uvic.ca

(If you are unable to sign the application electronically, please note in your email.)

NOTE: Actual number of positions and total hours for each position are subject to funding availability and/or course enrollment or cancellation.

POSITIONS ANTICIPATED in SUMMER TERM (May - Aug) 2021:

 

Course

Position

Expected #

of positions

Hours

per position

 

GNDR 100

Gender, Power and Difference

 

 

Academic Assistant

 

 

1-3

 

 

50-70

 

GNDR 201

Gender, Food and Power

 

 

Academic Assistant

 

 

1

 

 

50-70

 

   GNDR 219 Topics: Young   Adult Literature, Politics, and Culture

 

  Academic Assistant

 

 

  1

 

 

 50-70

 

GNDR 349 Topics:

  Sexualities and Textualities

 

 

Academic Assistant

 

 

1

 

 

  70-100