Teaching Assistant - Academic Capacity 2
Position Vacancies: 1
Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 0-10 hours
Appointment Dates: September 2, 2025 - April 29, 2026
This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Academic Capacity Unit.
Note to applicants: Please be sure to review the “Additional Requirements” at the bottom of this posting. Your application must clearly outline how you meet the requirements, and include all requested documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Normally a graduate, Honours, or an upper-level undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg.
• Completion of academic studies and/or a suitable combination of education and experience related to assigned duties.
• Successful completion of required training.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of students.
• Ability to provide effective and constructive feedback.
• Ability to exercise judgement.
• Ability to meet specified deadlines.
• Capable of performing the duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Student must be a third or fourth year IS major.
• Preference will be given to candidates with B+ or higher in IS-4021 or a similar course.
• Previous marking experience preferred

• Provide instructions and tutoring to students, which may include explaining and demonstrating concepts and procedures, and clarifying subject areas;
• Maintain regularly scheduled and posted times to provide consultation and feedback to students on coursework, quality of materials submitted for grading, and other similar matters;
• Assist in the development or update of tests and/or instructional materials.
• Deliver portion(s) of a course, or lab sessions, including facilitating discussion of course materials, and present to students in a variety of settings;
• Grade student work requiring interpretation of assessment criteria vis-à-vis student understanding;
• Meet with students individually or as a group to resolve course-related problems;
• Monitor the condition of the learning environment, ensuring that all relevant protocols, such as health and safety are followed;
• Maintain records; may assist in the reproduction of tests; organize course materials; etc.
• May provide technical guidance to employees within the Academic Capacity 1 group;
• May be assigned duties requiring administrator access to the University’s Learning Management system;
• Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities;
• May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes;
• Perform other related duties as required.