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Teaching Assistantships for CDS Courses
Period: Spring Term 2013
Posted: 28 February 2013
Deadline: 22 March 2013
The Department of English seeks teaching assistants (a maximum of two per course, actual number to be based upon enrollment) for the following online courses offered by Continuing and Distance Studies during the Spring Term 2013:
- ENGL 100 (Prof. Morrison)
- ENGL 256 (Prof. Thorne)
Please submit a brief cover letter (in which you should discuss your academic qualifications for the position, as well as your ability to meet the job requirements as specified below) and a current CV to Dr Leslie Ritchie <gradengl@queensu.ca> before Friday, 22 March 2013.
Job Requirements: These teaching assistantships are for the support of online courses. Some training and preparation is needed before the start of the course. Candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9–5 work week, and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements. Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Moodle) and videoconferencing software (e.g., Blackboard Elluminate) would be an asset.
Contract hours: The hours in the TA contract will be determined on the basis of the actual course enrolment.
Eligibility: As per the Collective Agreement with PSAC 901, only graduate students currently enrolled at Queen's University are eligible for this position. The successful candidate will be notified by the Department.
ENGL 160 TAship
Period: Winter Term 2013
Posted: 3 December 2012
Deadline: 17 December 2012
The Department of English seeks a Teaching Assistant (19 hours / month) for ENGL 160: Modern Prose Fiction (Instructor: Dr. Robert May). The class takes place on campus Mon. 9:30–10:30, Wed. 8:30–9:30, and Thurs. 10:30–11:30. Duties will include holding regular office hours, answering student inquiries by email, attending lectures, and marking essays, as per the contract arranged between the successful candidate and the course instructor.
Those interested in this position should send a brief covering letter and CV to Dr Leslie Ritchie <gradengl@queensu.ca> on or before Wednesday, 2 December 2013. As per the Collective Agreement with PSAC 901, only graduate students currently enrolled at Queen's University are eligible for this position. The successful candidate will be notified by the Department in early January.