Lecturer Assistant - Business Foundations

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

Ivey’s Business Foundations courses are available to all full-time and part-time university students from all faculties at Western. These courses are designed to appeal to students who are interested in learning about business and/or students who intend to apply to Ivey’s HBA program after their first two years of university. More information regarding Business Foundations can be found here https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/pre-ivey-experiences/business-foundations-courses/

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of the material covered in the course/program
• Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information effectively and provide appropriate recommendations or feedback
• Attention to detail and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language
• Communication skills to convey information and feedback in a clear and effective manner
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Ability to provide feedback in a way that is positively received
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issue

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Business Foundations Department at Ivey Business School has limited, part-time appointment contracts available for Lecturer’s Assistants (LA) for the following case method courses:
Business 1220E, an introductory course in business;
Business 1299E, a required course in business for UWO engineering students;
Business 2257, the prerequisite for the HBA program.
Applications are invited from individuals who have successfully completed Business 1220/1299 or Business 2257. Contracts will be active during the 2024-25 academic year, with the last expected engagement in April 2025.

BUSINESS 1220E/1299E LA RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Proctoring and grading two sets of exams and one report;
• Adjudicating the Business 1220E case competition in March.

BUSINESS 2257 LA RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Proctoring and grading two sets of exams;
• Assisting with the Business 2257 feasibility competition and adjudicating the Business 1220E case competition in March, if necessary.
  Qualifications

Eligibility Requirement:

• Must be registered in, or completed a program, within the department
• Previous marking experience preferred

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of the material covered in the course/program
• Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information effectively and provide appropriate recommendations or feedback
• Attention to detail and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language
• Communication skills to convey information and feedback in a clear and effective manner
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Ability to provide feedback in a way that is positively received
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues