Teaching Assistantship Postings for Summer 2025
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 2025
PROF 504, Technology as a Teaching and Learning Tool, 5 positions @ 50 hours each (June)
PROF 110, Self as Teacher, 8 positions @ 50 hours each (June/July)
PROF 210, Self as Learner, 8 positions @ 50 hours each (July)
PROF 210, Self as Learner (TEMS/FSLM), 1 position @ 150 hours (July)
PROF 210, Self as Learner (ITEP), 1 position @ 150 hours (July)
PROF 310, Self as Professional, 8 positions @ 50 hours each (July)
PROF 310, Self as Professional (TEMS), 1 position @ 150 hours (July)
PROF 500, Supporting Learning Skills, 7 positions @ 45 hours each (June)
PROF 501, Building a Professional Career as a Teacher, 5 positions @ 50 hours each (June, July, August)
PROF 502, Introduction to Indigenous Studies for Teachers, 5 positions @ 40 hours each (June, July)
PROF 503, Supporting Environmental Education in the Classroom, 5 positions @ 40 hours each (June)
PROF 505, Meeting the Needs of Learners, 5 positions @ 20 hours each (July)
PROF 506, English Language Learners, 7 positions @ 40 hours each (3 positions in June, 4 positions in July)
PROF 507, Transitions, 7 positions @ 20 hours each (3 positions June, 4 positions July)
PROF 508, Teaching Grades 7/8, 7 positions @ 20 hours each (4 positions June & July, 3 positions July)
CURR 384, Literacy, 6 positions @ 20 hours each (July)
CURR 386, Numeracy, 6 positions @ 20 hours each (July)
CURR 387 (ITEP), Science and Technology, 2 positions @ 40 hours each (July)
CURR 389, The Arts: Visual Art, 2 positions @ 20 hours each (June, July)
CURR 390, The Arts: Dance (Main & ITEP), 1 position @ 120 hours (June, July)
CURR 391, The Arts: Drama, 2 positions @ 20 hours each (June)
CURR 393, The Arts: Music, 2 positions @ 20 hours each (June, July)
Technological Education
In these positions, you will work closely with instructors teaching mature students who are transitioning from careers in the skilled trades and/or service industries into roles as educators of Technological Education. Ideal candidates will be familiar with Ontario’s Technological Education curriculum. In addition to the job requirements below, responsibilities will include providing hands-on instructional support and offering mentorship to students navigating this important career shift.
CURR 360 (TEMS), Teaching Technological Education Pt 1, 1 position @ 50 hours (July)*
CURR 361 (TEMS), Teaching Technological Education Pt 2, 1 position @ 50 hours (July)*
CURR 369 (TEMS), Curriculum Development in Tech Ed Pt 1, 1 position @ 50 hours (July)*
*In addition to the usual TA duties, these positions will need
- Steel-toed safety shoes/boots
- Ability to lift up to 15kgs
- Ability to handle various tools (e.g. pliers, hammers, handheld power tools)
- Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.
- Adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) use
- Tolerance of odors associated with various chemicals and adhesives used in manufacturing, construction, and vehicle service.
Preference will be given to those who have a technological background in design education, STEM, and project management.
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.
Teaching Assistants are expected to be in person unless otherwise specified.
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 Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Late applications will not be accepted. Only those applicants who will be offered a teaching assistantship will be contacted.