Teaching Assistant PSYC PWinter D3-1

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Title of Course: PSYC 4P92
History of Psychology

Compensation

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

Duties

60 hours/half credit course appointment. The nominal workload for this position is either 120 or 180 hours per half credit course appointment. Ordinarily teaching assistants will lead either 2 seminars, in the case of a 120 hour appointment, or 3 seminars in the case of a 180 hour appointment. Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement, and may include but are not limited to, Attending lectures as scheduled;
Attending TA meetings as scheduled;
Preparation of seminar materials;
Proctoring and grading assignments, tests and examinations in a timely manner, and providing supportive and instructive written feedback;
Holding office hours and answering student emails outside of scheduled student contact time;
Maintaining accurate records;
Helping students overcome difficulties that they may encounter when dealing with course material;
Other related duties as assigned by the Instructor.

Qualifications

1. Must 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;
3. Must have strong writing and editing skills and a thorough understanding of APA writing style;
4. Must have excellent oral communication skills;
5. Must have the interpersonal qualities to be supportive of students and effective in leading group discussion;
6. Must have strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to keep accurate records/manage data;
7. Must have excellent time management skills in order to cover the required course material during the available seminar/lab or tutorial time;
8. Must be adept at providing feedback to students in a constructive manner;
9. Must be able and willing to present material/conduct seminars remotely. 10. Must 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. 11. Must be available for on-campus activities during all scheduled seminar times.