Course Coordinator PSYC FSpring D10

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Title of Course

PSYC 1F90, Foundations of Psychology

Compensation

Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.

· Employees who do NOT hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $ per hour.

· Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $ per hour.

Duties

The number of nominal hours assigned to a Course Coordinator may vary from department to department and from course to stipend will depend on course enrolment but will consist of .4 hours x number of registered and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement, and may include but are not limited to, Coordinating and meeting with TA/Lab Demonstators/Marker Graders;
Keeping up-to-date records on marks and mark changes;

Dealing with student changes in seminars;

Handling of documentation for medical or family related accommodations;

Dealing with the problems and issues associated with the course in a timely manner;
Answering student and TA e-mails and dealing with questions effectively;

Arranging makeup tests;
Other related duties as assigned by the Instructor.

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position have changed since it was last posted.

have completed or be enrolled in PSYC 5Y51/52/61/62/71/72 or PSYC 7Y51/52/53/61/62/63/71/72/73, or 5F01, within the previous five years; OR Minimum 3rd Year complete and currently enrolled in a PSYC BA or BSc program, with an average of at least 80; and have taken this course within the previous five years, and achieved a grade of at least 80.Previous successful experience as a TA in this course in an academic setting will be considered as equivalent.

2. Must demonstrate a clear and thorough understanding of all aspects of the course to clearly explain all course topics; have strong writing and editing skills and a thorough understanding of APA writing style; have excellent oral communication skills; have the interpersonal qualities to be supportive of students and effective in leading group discussion; have strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to keep accurate records/manage data;

have excellent time management skills in order to cover the required course material during the available seminar/lab or tutorial time; be adept at providing feedback to students in a constructive manner; be able and willing to present material/conduct seminars remotely. be able and willing to maintain contact with the instructor, fellow teaching assistants and enrolled students by email and by audio-video conferencing and/or in-person meetings and to conduct seminars and office hours via audio-video conferencing and/or in-person meetings.