Teaching Assistant, THFM-3110 (001): Screen Acting (Fall 2024/Winter 2025)

at  University of Winnipeg

Teaching Assistant - Academic Capacity 2
Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 0-120 hours
Appointment Dates: September 16, 2024 - May 3, 2025
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.

COURSE EXPERIENCE AND ACADEMIC STANDING ARE CRITERIA; CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE A TRANSCRIPT OR INDICATE IN THEIR APPLICATION THAT THEY CONSENT TO VERIFICATION USING UW STUDENT RECORDS.

• This position primarily involves support for class demonstration of performance techniques under the guidance of the instructor including assisting students with camera and video equipment along with the ability to edit some class videos.
• Candidates must be available for the class and lab sessions of this course.
• The candidate’s experience and academic achievements in past acting classes may be an asset in consideration.
• The preferred candidate will be a senior student or graduate who has:
• Demonstrated a high proficiency in past film courses above the 1000 level.
• Has been a successful demonstrator for a media or screen acting class in the past.
• Has a working knowledge or proficiency with a range of film equipment.
• THIS COURSE IS DELIVERED IN-PERSON (observing all Public Health directives). TA’s may be required to assist instructors in providing course content remotely either together with the instructor or in facilitating online group work and so familiarity with electronic distance communications systems will be an asset.
• The estimated hours and/or schedule posted may have to be adjusted to meet the needs of changing Public Health circumstances.

• 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.