Marker-Grader PSYC 4P08 Winter D3-1
$74,880–$74,880 year
On-siteSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Marker-Grader for PSYC 4P08 at Brock University assesses and marks essays/assignments for the course, with total stipend dependent on course enrolment. Duties include marking within a constrained turn-around time, maintaining records, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring understanding of course topics. Responsibilities may include presenting material remotely and coordinating with the instructor and other staff. Qualifications require completion or current enrollment in specified psychology courses with minimum averages, prior TA/marker-grader experience, strong writing/editing and APA skills, excellent communication and time-management, and ability to manage data and records; documentation for course equivalency may be required. On-campus availability is noted, with flexibility for remote seminars as needed. The role is subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval, and candidates should submit a cover letter and resume; Brock promotes inclusive hiring practices.
Required Qualifications
- Must have completed or be enrolled in PSYC 5Y51/5Y52/5Y61/5Y62/5Y71/5Y72 or PSYC 7Y51/7Y52/7Y53/7Y61/7Y62/7Y63/7Y71/7Y72/7Y73 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 or Marker-Grader 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 excellent communication skills (both written and oral); 4. Must have strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to keep accurate records/manage data; 5. Must have excellent time management skills in order to mark papers within a constrained turn-around time; 6. Must have strong writing and editing skills and a thorough understanding of APA writing style; 7. Must be adept at providing feedback to students in a constructive manner; 8. Must be able and willing to present material/conduct seminars remotely; 9. 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Completion or current enrollment in PSYC 5Y51/5Y52/5Y61/5Y62/5Y71/5Y72 or PSYC 7Y51/7Y52/7Y53/7Y61/7Y62/7Y63/7Y71/7Y72/7Y73 within the previous five years
- Minimum 3rd Year complete and currently enrolled in a PSYC BA or BSc program with average >=80
- Course taken within the previous five years with grade >=80
- Previous TA/Marker-Grader experience in this course or equivalent
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records/manage data
- Excellent time management to meet constrained turn-around times
- Strong writing and editing skills with knowledge of APA style
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to students
- Willingness to present material remotely when needed and to coordinate with instructor and other staff
- Ability to maintain contact via email and audio/video conferencing and/or in-person meetings
- Identify course (e.g., XXXX 1F90) for equivalency if taken elsewhere
- Adequate documentation for equivalency as required by the department
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