Teaching Assistant CLAS PSpring D3-1

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CLAS 1P92 SPRING D3
DISCOVERING ANCIENT ROME

Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.

• Employees who do NOT hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $22.07 per hour (Rate effective September 1, 2024)
• Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $34.73 per hour (Rate effective September 1, 2024)
• In cases where additional duties are required as part of a Teaching Assistant’s duties, these hours shall be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate.

The duties and responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant shall be in accordance with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement. These are made up of scheduled contact time with students and non‑classroom time (including preparation of seminar material, student consultation, marking or grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration as may be required).

• Honours BA in Classics or Classics Honours with 15 credits complete and a major average of 80%.
• Successful completion of CLAS 1P91 or 1P92 or equivalent.
• Demonstrated organizational and effective communication skills including the ability to explain subject material to students, be punctual in attending classes, and be able to meet appropriate deadlines.

• Please include a cover letter and a current resume with your contact information.
• Members with seniority can provide seniority date within the application questionnaire.
• Include all course numbers and number of desired seminars you are applying for in each cover letter.
• Include names of 2 references who can attest to your suitability for the positions.

Hiring Committee
Department of Classics and Archaeology
Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1

Department of Classics and Archaeology

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:

• Fall – September to December
• Winter – January to April
• Spring – May to July
• Summer – July to August

* Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page:

Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

The Collective Agreement governs part‑time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker‑Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Human Resources Web Site -

Brock University is committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student‑centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

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