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

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Job title: Student Teaching Assistant (Up to 3 Positions) – Department of Applied Human Science – Faculty of Science

Company: University of Prince Edward Island

Job description: Applications are welcomed from 3rd and 4th-year students, majoring in Kinesiology, who are interested in assisting in KINE-2210 (Introduction to Exercise Physiology) and KINE-3120 (Introduction to Biomechanics) laboratory sections.Please note the scheduled laboratory times: KINE 2210: Monday 2:30-5:30pm, Tuesday 8:30-11:30am, Tuesday 2:30-5:30pm. KINE 3120: Wednesday 11:30am-2:30pm Wednesday 3:00-6:00pm, Friday 12:30-3:30pmRESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Assisting with at least one of the above lab sections 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:

• Applicants must have completed the course in which they are applying to assist and have received a grade of 75% or higher in the course overall, and in the laboratory component
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a laboratory setting will be considered an asset
• Priority to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and Procedures manual

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, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

Location: Charlottetown, PE

Job date: Sun, 01 Dec 2024 04:14:11 GMT