The following TA position is available for 2016 Winter Session Term 2:

FNH 474 002 – 85 TA Support Hours

Job Description:

WORK PERFORMED

• Use moderately detailed marking guides to mark class assignments, midterm and final examinations (~ 2 hr/student). Submit the verified marks to the instructor using an Excel spreadsheet.
• Be available for occasional office hours before the midterm and final exams (~6 hours)
• Meet with students after midterm exam to review exams, and refer unresolved queries about grading to the instructor (~2 hours).
• Assist with invigilation of a midterm and a final exam (5 hours).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education and knowledge requirements:  Preference will be given to graduate students in Human Nutrition who have obtained an undergraduate degree in nutrition or dietetics and have a thorough understanding of energy metabolism and nutrient requirements.  A background in exercise physiology would be an asset.

Skills:  Ability to correspond effectively with the instructor and to ask questions when uncertain about grading responsibilities.  Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail (marking exams, entering data into spreadsheets).  Ability to meet deadlines.

If you are interested in this position, please contact the course instructor directly.

Emma McCrudden
emma.mccrudden@ubc.ca
604-822-9243

FNH 455 001 – 70 hours

Job Description:

WORK PERFORMED

• Be present for all in-class presentations and yearend poster party Mark short assignments, presentations, and final term papers according to a rubric provided
• Co-mark final exams with instructor
• Enter grades from all course work into a spreadsheet
• Provide feedback to students on coursework

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education – knowledge requirements: Preference will be given to graduate students in Human Nutrition who have a thorough understanding of nutrition in general, and international nutrition in particular. Must have completed FNH 455.

Experience: Preference will be given to students who have the ability to correspond effectively with the instructor, to ask questions when uncertain about their responsibilities, and to reliably check their work for accuracy when marking exams.

Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

If you are interested, please contact Chris Scaman – christine.scaman@ubc.ca

Dear LFS TAs,

We hope you’re having a smooth transition into the 2016/2017 academic year! Don’t forget to stop by the LFS TA Training orientation this coming Thursday from 9-1pm in Agora, on the bottom level of MCML. By attending, you will be entered into a draw for 1 of 4 $25 UBC Food Services gift cards (more details to come).

See you soon,

Carrie and Fernanda
Teaching Assistant Training Coordinators | Land and Food Systems
ta.training@ubc.ca | https://blogs.ubc.ca/lfsta/

 

The renewed Biology 140 course requires a TA for the fall term.  This is an inquiry-based lab course for first year students. As a TA you would be required to teach two 2.5 hour labs per week and attend a 2 hour prep session Friday afternoons from 1 to 3 pm. During the term there will four written assignments you will need to mark.  At the end of term you will be required to invigilate a final exam, but you will not be required to mark it.  On average, you will work 12 hours per week, for a total of 192 hours per term.

If you are interested and available please contact Kathy Nomme nomme@zoology.ubc.ca as soon as possible. The first prep meeting is Friday Sept. 9th.

SCHEDULE C – CUPE 2278 NOTICE OF MEETING

It is understood and accepted that each Department shall give to each of its employees and to the Union written notice of the orientation meeting. Such notice shall be consistent with the sample form set out below.  The Union and employees shall be given such notice at least two weeks in advance of the date of the orientation meeting.

NOTICE OF MEETING

In accordance with Article 3.02 of the Collective Agreement between the University of British Columbia and the Teaching Assistants’ Union, the Employer shall arrange and hold an induction/orientation meeting of all members of the Bargaining Unit in each Department (Faculty in non-departmentalized Faculties). All members of the bargaining unit are expected to attend. During this meeting, time shall be provided for a representative of the Union to discuss the function of the Union, expectations, responsibilities and duties of teaching assistants and markers as well as their rights as members of the Union

Date of Meeting:                   THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Time of Meeting:                   11:30 am (for approximately 30 minutes)
Location of Meeting:             AGORA Café, Macmillan Building                   

 

There is a TA position available in 2016 Winter Session, term 2:

FNH 455 001 – 70 hours

Job Description:

WORK PERFORMED

• Be present for all in-class presentations and yearend poster party Mark short assignments, presentations, and final term papers according to a rubric provided
• Co-mark final exams with instructor
• Enter grades from all course work into a spreadsheet
• Provide feedback to students on coursework

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education – knowledge requirements: Preference will be given to graduate students in Human Nutrition who have a thorough understanding of nutrition in general, and international nutrition in particular. Must have completed FNH 455.

Experience: Preference will be given to students who have the ability to correspond effectively with the instructor, to ask questions when uncertain about their responsibilities, and to reliably check their work for accuracy when marking exams.

Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

If you are interested, please contact Chris Scaman – christine.scaman@ubc.ca