LFS 150 005 – 80 TA support hours
Job Description
WORK PERFORMED
- Attend and play an active role in each class as described below.
- Assist faculty instructors with several aspects of the course including: tracking homework and in-class participation on a spreadsheet, preparing some class materials, facilitating classroom activities and meeting with students during office hours.
- Assist students in their online Calibrated Peer Review work and other flexible learning that replaces face-to-face class time once every two weeks.
- Though instructors will mark major writing assignments, TAs give students feedback on homework assignments and some in-class written reflections and assist instructors for a second look at selected writing assignments.
- Lead some portions of classes, and on occasion teach a class, using lesson plans and other guides and materials.
- Track and respond to queries by students via Connect and email, with input by instructor and course coordinator as needed
- Assist in adjudicating and marking the final exam (following detailed instructions and an answer key.)
- Attend and take part in a 1.5 hour instructional support meeting once every two weeks at times and dates mutually agreed upon.
- Conduct special projects during term and after classes are over, such as creating new course materials, updating Connect and other projects mutually agreed upon.
- Perform other duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Education and Knowledge Requirements: Undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems preferred. Broad knowledge of study areas across the Faculty an asset.
Experience: Experience with being a Teaching Assistant in LFS or other related areas preferred. Experience facilitating or teaching in other settings an asset. Though training will be provided, experience writing or marking argumentative essays an asset.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills in English essential. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. Completion of an Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW), a teaching and learning course, and/or experience working with first year students and/or active teaching are assets.
Self-motivated and ability to work well with minimal supervision, as well as ability to work closely with instructor and course coordinator. Attention to detail essential. Computer experience required (Excel, UBC Connect, UBC blog). Regular access to a computer with high-speed internet connection required.
Teaching Assistants form an important part of a larger instructional team, interacting with students, and encouraging and supporting classroom participation. We are looking for graduate students who are keen to play an active role in the course, developing and honing skills to add to your teaching portfolio, while helping first year students with scholarly writing at the same time.
If you are interested in this position, please contact the course instructor:
Kristen Walker – kristen.walker@ubc.ca