Teaching Assistantship Postings for Summer 2024
On behalf of the Faculty of Education, applications are invited for Teaching Assistantships for the following Education courses. These positions are conditional upon course enrolment numbers.
SUMMER 2024
PROF 504, Technology as a Teaching and Learning Tool, 6 positions @ 50 hours each (June 3 – 26)
PROF 110, Self as Teacher, 8 positions @ 50 hours each (June 3 – 26)
PROF 110, Self as Teacher (ITEP), 1 position @ 150 hours (May/June – WEEKENDS)
PROF 210, Self as Learner, 12 positions @ 50 hours each (July 2 – 24)
PROF 310, Self as Professional, 8 positions @ 50 hours each (July 2 – 24)
PROF 500, Supporting Learning Skills, 5 positions @ 45 hours each (June 4 – 20)
PROF 501, Building a Professional Career as a Teacher, 5 positions @ 50 hours each (June 5 – July 26)
PROF 502, Introduction to Indigenous Studies for Teachers, 5 positions @ 50 hours each (June 14 – 28)
PROF 503, Supporting Environmental Education in the Classroom, 5 positions @ 50 hours each (June 3 – 17)
PROF 505, Meeting the Needs of Learners, 5 positions @ 25 hours each (July 2 – 24)
PROF 506, English Language Learners, 7 positions @ 50 hours each (3 positions in June, 4 positions in July)
PROF 507, Transitions, 7 positions @ 25 hours each (3 positions June, 4 positions July)
PROF 508, Teaching Grades 7/8, 7 positions @ 25 hours each (4 positions June, 3 positions July)
CURR 384, Literacy, 6 positions @ 25 hours each (July 2 – 25)
CURR 386, Numeracy, 6 positions @ 25 hours each (July 2 – 25)
CURR 387 (ITEP), Science and Technology, 2 positions @ 50 hours (July 2 – 24)
CURR 360 (TEMS), Teaching Technological Education Pt 1, 1 position @ 50 hours (July)
CURR 368 (TEMS), Curriculum Development in Tech Ed Pt 1, 1 position @ 50 hours (July)
CURR 389, The Arts: Visual Art, 2 positions @ 25 hours (June 4 – 26)
CURR 390, The Arts: Dance, 1 position @ 100 hours (June 3 – 27)
CURR 391, The Arts: Drama, 2 positions @ 25 hours (June 3 – 13)
CURR 393, The Arts: Music, 2 position @ 25 hours (2 positions @ 25 hrs June 3 – 27)
CURR 395 (ITEP), Physical and Health Education, 1 position @ 25 hours (July 11 – 24)
Academic Calendar Course Description & Sessional Dates
Please see the course descriptions here and sessional dates here.
Job Requirements
The primary purpose for teaching assistantships is to provide support for the Bachelor of Education courses in the Faculty of Education. Duties may include: attending class; general duties to assist the professor, assisting with classroom instruction; assisting with the preparation of class materials, marking, meeting with and/or responding to (email) student queries, and other duties as assigned. Many instructors will require you to be available to review the course and participate in the planning process prior to the commencement of the course. Candidates must be prepared to work outside of the regular 9-5 work week, and previous teaching experience would be considered an asset. TA hours are limited to a maximum of 10 hours per week on average. Applicants must be current graduate students at Queen’s University.
Application Process
The process of assigning qualified graduate students to these positions is outlined in the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Queen’s University. Applications will be reviewed and positions allocated in reference to candidates’ teaching and academic experience as it applies to the course subject field and in reference to the candidates’ priority for a Teaching Assistantship as specified by the Collective Agreement.
If you wish to be considered for a teaching assistantship listed above, please send one attachment including both your cover letter identifying the position(s) you are applying for and your qualifications, along with your resume outlining your relevant experience to educgrad@queensu.ca.
Application Deadline
The closing date for submission of applications and supporting documentation is Monday, April 22, 2024, at 9:00 am. Late applications will not be accepted. Only those applicants who will be offered a teaching assistantship will be contacted.