Student Markers and Teaching Assistants (Up to 25 Positions) - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Competition Number:
136S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Student Markers and Teaching Assistants (Up to 25 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 8 hours per week 
Salary:

$16.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

January 6 – April 11, 2025

The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is seeking applications for Undergraduate Student Assistants for the Winter 2025 semester:

Options are available in various courses to assist with course grading, provide in-person and/or virtual support to the design clinics, course labs, various fabrication and assembly shops. The following courses may be available for student course assistants:

ENGN-1220 Engineering Analysis

ENGN-1310 Computer Programming

ENGN-1250 Materials Science

ENGN-1340 Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics

ENGN-2130 Statistics for Engineering Applications

ENGN-2220 Engineering Projects II

ENGN-2360 Materials, Mechanics, and Manufacturing

ENGN-2620 Thermo Fluids II: Fluid Mechanics

ENGN-2830 Digital Logic Design

ENGN-3270 Machines and Automatic Control

ENGN-3720 Project-Based Professional Practice II

ENGN-3430 Technology Management and Entrepreneurship

ENGN-3820 System Dynamics with Simulation

ENGN-4470 Micro Grids

ENGN-4510 Geoinformatics in Bioresources

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Assistants will support individual instructors as:

Student Markers: 

  • Assist the instructor with grading of assignments, tests and other materials as assigned 
  • Maintain records of grades for students 

Lab Assistants: 

  • Assist the instructor with the supervision of students in undergraduate laboratories 
  • Provide pre-lab instruction and guidance to students for completion of undergraduate labs 
  • Work with the instructor and lab technician to ensure that all students are aware of safe laboratory procedures and comply with the same 
  • Assist instructor with student evaluation as required

Design Course Assistants: 

  • Assist the instructor in supporting students in the various activities associated with the Design clinics 
  • Assist the instructor with grading of assignments and other materials as assigned 
  • Provide assistance and guidance to students regarding the design process, CAD, and fabrication in the shop

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Undergraduate students in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering degree program. 
  • Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which the position applies or have relevant alternative experience. 
  • Excellent academic performance will be an asset.
  • Previous experience as a Student Marker, Lab Assistant, or Design Course Assistant will be 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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