Student Teaching Assistant (Up to 3 Positions) - Department of Applied Human Science - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
112S24R
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Human Science - Faculty of Science
Position:
Student Teaching Assistant (Up to 3 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week 
Salary:

$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP to December 31, 2024

Applications are invited from 4th-year students, majoring in Kinesiology, who are interested in assisting in KINE-3430 (Physiological Assessment and Training) laboratory sections. Please note the scheduled laboratory times: Fall Semester: KINE 3430L – M 3:30-6:20, T 2:30-5:20, TH 2:30-5:20

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Include assisting the instructor with laboratory setup, demonstrations, supporting students while in the laboratory, marking (outside of scheduled section(s), and other duties as required
  • The successful applicants will be required to participate at a minimum, in a weekly lab (up to 4-hour) for the duration of the semester
  • Student assistants will be expected to begin their lab shift 15-minutes prior to the start of each lab and remain 15-minutes after completion

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • For the KINE lab section(s) identified in application, students must have a high academic standing (minimum 75%) and have excelled in the laboratory component.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
  • Applicants must have completed KINE-3430 (Physiological Assessment and Training)
  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a laboratory setting will be considered an asset

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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