Teaching Assistant

Job description

Overview ICM offers a pathway to an undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba. We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates seeking to be Teaching Assistants for university-level courses in areas including Agricultural & Food Sciences; Arts; Business; Engineering; Environment, Earth, & Resources; Recreation Management & Community Development; or Science. For a full range of course options currently available at ICM, please consult ICM Course Descriptions available at . Key Responsibilities Meeting with course instructor(s) for onboarding and adherence to course delivery requirements Preparing and presenting tutorials in an English-only format Providing written feedback to students on the quality of material presented for grading or marking Administering and marking appropriate assessment instruments (ex: quizzes) May be required in assisting with the production of lab assessments under the supervision of the course instructor(s). Essential Skills, Knowledge, & Experience Completion of academic studies and experience which have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to assisting in the instruction of the course(s) assigned An empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students, particularly those of international students Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and meet agreed outcomes Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language Desirable Skills & Experience Professional experience in a relevant discipline area Public speaking experience, whether through previous TA experience or other relevant experience Exposure to the academic needs and requirements of international students Experience in a multicultural environment