Teaching Assistant, HR Emerging Issues in Human Rights; Summer

Teaching Assistant, HR-2600 (001):
Emerging Issues in Human Rights (Summer 2026)

Competition Number: PAC
215.26

Department: Global College

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Type: Variable Hours

Date Posted: 06/22/2026

Closing Date: 07/10/2026

Salary: $18.51 per hour + 6% vacation pay

Teaching Assistant – Academic Capacity 2

Position Vacancies: 1

Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 80-120 hours

Appointment Dates:
July 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026

Lab Section Dates/Times: M/T/W/Th/F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Academic Capacity Unit.

Note to applicants:
Please be sure to review the “Additional Requirements” at the bottom of this posting. Your application must clearly outline how you meet the requirements, and include all requested documents.

• Provide instructions and tutoring to students, which may include explaining and demonstrating concepts and procedures, and clarifying subject areas;
• Maintain regularly scheduled and posted times to provide consultation and feedback to students on coursework, quality of materials submitted for grading, and other similar matters;
• Assist in the development or update of tests and/or instructional materials;
• Deliver portion(s) of a course, or lab sessions, including facilitating discussion of course materials, and present to students in a variety of settings;
• Grade student work requiring interpretation of assessment criteria vis-à-vis student understanding;
• Meet with students individually or as a group to resolve course-related problems;
• Monitor the condition of the learning environment, ensuring that all relevant protocols, such as health and safety are followed;
• Maintain records; may assist in the reproduction of tests; organize course materials; etc.;
• May provide technical guidance to employees within the Academic Capacity 1 group;
• May be assigned duties requiring administrator access to the University’s Learning Management system;
• Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities;
• May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes;
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Normally a graduate, Honours, or an upper-level undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg.
• Completion of academic studies and/or a suitable combination of education and experience related to assigned duties.
• Successful completion of required training.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of students;
• Ability to provide effective and constructive feedback.
• Ability to exercise judgement.
• Ability to meet specified deadlines.
• Capable of performing the duties as assigned.

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Meets with the Immediate Supervisor responsible for the course/Workshop(s)/Local field-trip(s), for the purpose of orientation and receiving guidelines for providing logistic support before and during the delivery of the course.
• Help with the setting up, testing, dismantling and storing of equipment and materials for this course.
• Assist in organizing and logistically securing class activities, workshops or local field-trips.
• Completion of academic studies and/or relevant experience appropriate to supporting workshop settings or instructional activities in the classroom.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours, and at least 20 credit hours in Human Rights.
• Must have high-speed internet access.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Preference will be given to undergraduate students in the Human Rights program.

* Your application must include your U of W student number and unofficial Web Advisor transcript. Please add (copy and paste) your transcript into your resume document.

Past academic performance may be a significant factor in selection decisions.

Note:

The work described in this person will be conducted in person.

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