Couple and Family Relationships

for teaching assistants, graduates service assistants & sessional lecturers

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
* 1020

course name:

couple and family relationships

course format:

in-person

course description:

see course calendar

other course description or assignment information:

a survey of family dynamics throughout the life course, emphasizing themes of power, intimacy and family diversity. Topics may include, gender socialization, sexuality, mate selection, communication, abuse, couple interaction, parent-child relations, divorce, remarriage.

600

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:

yes

number of available 0.25 (35 hour) work assignments:

0

number of available 0.5 (70 hour) work assignments:

4

number of available 0.75 (105 hour) work assignments:

0

number of available full 1.0 (140 hour) work assignments:

2

total number (load) of assignment(s) available:

6

duties and responsibilities

anticipated 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.
3) substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.
4) online communication/facilitation skills; must enjoy facilitation of learning in online setting.

preferred qualifications:

1) practical or applied experience related to course content.
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.
5) online experience (e.g., facilitation of discussions online, course link moderation).

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):

january 7, 2027 to may 7, 2027

wage rate (per hour, per semester, per full-load 1.0 work assignment):

other posting information

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