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The Department of Psychology invites your expressions of interest related to delivering one or more of the Psychology course sections offered during Summer Studies 2023.
Identification of the appointments as within the CUPE 4163 (Component 3) Sessional Lecturers certification. For a more detailed description of the psychology courses, go to https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/undergrad/index.php#/courses and https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/grad/index.php#/courses. If you are applying to teach PSYC 491 please include a title and brief description of the course.
A list of the positions is included below. Please feel free to express your interest in several course sections by prioritizing them and return via email. Please include your name, contact information, CV and the name of three references (including their email addresses) for first time applicants. There is also a departmental drop-off box around the corner of COR A238 if you’d like to drop off your application after office hours (but let Annette Barath know if you’ve left an application in the drop box).
OR you may direct fax communications attention Annette Barath at 250-721-8929 or send a paper copy to:
Department of Psychology
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Positions are subject to availability of funding and attainment of minimum course enrollment numbers. It is anticipated that applicants will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date or sooner. The University reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting.
In keeping with Article 13.01 of the Agreement between UVic and CUPE 4163 (Component 3), Expressions of Interest are hereby sought from graduate students, adjunct faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows and sessional instructors in the department as well as from other interested parties. Offers of sessional employment will be made from the pool of qualified individuals who express their interest in teaching one or more of the above course sections (positions) during Summer Studies 2023. Positions are subject to availability of funding and attainment of minimum course enrollment numbers.
Graduate Students: With the approval of their supervisor, graduate students who have successfully completed their candidacy exams by 30 APR 2023 may apply. Interested students must discuss with their supervisors the trade-offs among teaching experience, additional income and progress toward their degree.
DEADLINE: The posting period remains open until positions are filled. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.
2023-24 Winter (September 2023 – April 2024)
The Department of Psychology invites expressions of interest for sessional assignments to deliver one or more of the 1.5 unit Psychology course sections during
Winter Session 2023-24 – September 2023 to April 2024.
Identification of the appointments as within the CUPE 4163 (Component 3) Sessional Lecturers certification. For a more detailed description of the psychology courses, go to https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/undergrad/index.php#/courses and https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/grad/index.php#/courses. If you are applying to teach PSYC 191 and/or 391 please include a title and brief description of the course.
Please feel free to express your interest in several course sections by prioritizing them on either of the attached application forms, with #1 being of most interest, and return via email. Both .xls and .pdf documents include the same information.
OR you may drop-off a paper copy at the Psychology General Office, COR A236 -- don't forget to include your name, contact information, CV and the name of three references (including their email addresses) for first time applicants. There is also a departmental drop-off box around the corner of COR A238 if you’d like to drop off your application after office hours (but let me know if you’ve left an application in the drop box).
OR you may direct fax communications attention Annette Barath at 250-721-8929 or send a paper copy to me at:
Department of Psychology
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Positions are subject to availability of funding and attainment of minimum course enrollment numbers. It is anticipated that applicants will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date or sooner. Please note that there are on-going faculty searches in progress which will affect the numbers of offers extended to sessional applicants. The University reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting.
If you are applying for the first time, please include a cover letter, CV and the names of three references, including their email addresses.
DEADLINE: The deadline to express your interest in delivering one or more courses is noon, Friday, February 17, 2023.
Student opportunities
Checklist of Assigned Duties and Approved Work Schedule
ACADEMIC AND LABORATORY ASSISTANT (TA) POSITION POSTINGS
Summer Session 2023
In making assignments, priority will be given to students as set out in Appointment Priority Policy A of Appendix “A” on p. 38 of the UVic/CUPE 4163 (Components 1 & 2) Collective Agreement. Preference will be given to graduate students registered in the Department of Psychology, although an application does not ensure employment. Interested parties are invited to submit applications in the event that there are more positions available than there are applications from those in priority categories, or where a resignation of an incumbent TA results in positions becoming available. Postings are subject to funding availability (in some cases based on course enrolment numbers) and/or course cancellation.
It is sometimes difficult to estimate course enrolments in advance of the commencement of classes. As registration proceeds, the number of TA hours assigned per course may need to be increased where enrolments are higher than anticipated. At the same time, courses that do not attain a set minimum enrolment may become ineligible for TA support, the number of hrs may be reduced, or in rare cases the course may be cancelled.
In keeping with Appendix “A” on p. 40 of the Collective Agreement,” in the event a student will be employed in a major appointment as a non-bargaining unit grant-funded Research Assistant (or other grand-funded position), or where a student will be receiving a major grant or major fellowship, appointment priority will be adjusted to Level 4 in Policy A, or to level 3 in Variance 1, unless mutually agreed otherwise by the parties. Where a non-appointment occurs in the first year of the graduate program as a result of a fellowship or grant that is limited to one year, the student will be considered Level 2 in Policy A in their second year”. For more information about CUPE 4163 and to view the collective agreement, see https://4163.cupe.ca/contracts-and-bylaws/components-1-2-collective-agreement/
Remuneration: $27.65 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
Duties: The duties and responsibilities of a teaching/laboratory assistant may include some or all of the following duties:
- Grading examinations
- Marking papers, checking homework
- Preparing exams / quizzes
- Preparing grades using “Grades” program
- In-class teaching
- Leading discussion groups
- Present during established office hours
- Invigilate examinations
- preparing and presenting labs
Other duties or special skill/knowledge requirements are noted under Skills, Duties and Availability Requirements in the position descriptions. Except where noted under Course Title, all positions are for Academic Assistants.
Importance of prior knowledge of the course content:
1 = Not important to 5 = Extremely important
Availability during course class or exam time: Where there is a requirement for the assistant to attend class and/or invigilate, the days and times the course meets are included. Please consider your own class timetable when determining which positions to apply for. TA’s must be able to work on campus and are expected to come to campus when asked to meet with the instructor.
To apply (information can also be found at http://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/psychology/people/employment/index.php under ‘Students’)
1. Review the general information included within this email.
2. Review the positions offered (within attached pdf or excel files).
3. Complete the following Survey Monkey form:
https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/Summer_TA_Application
4. First time applicants will need to submit resumes on the Survey Monkey form, including the names and contact information of two to three employment references. If you are an undergraduate student, you will also submit a transcript of your grades (or provide Annette Barath with your approval to check your unofficial transcript via the Student Registration System [Banner] this can be done in the Comments section at the end of the Survey Monkey.)
5. Students receiving funding need to submit documents outlining the funding source and the amount expected between September 2022 – April 2023. An email from the funding source preferred (also submitted through the Survey Monkey).
6. Please note that while the department will consider all applications submitted, “Priority will first be given to graduate (or undergraduate) students enrolled in the department’s graduate (or undergraduate) program” as outlined in the CUPE 4163 Comp 1 collective agreement.
Application Deadline: NOON - TUESDAY, March 28, 2023.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact Kam Cheema, HR Programs and Project Manager, at uviccareers@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
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