Teaching Assistant – UNIV 101: Strategies & Skill for Academic Success

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Teaching Assistant – UNIV 101: Strategies & Skills for Academic Success

The UNIV 101 course at the University of Waterloo, led by an Academic Development Specialist, seeks a Teaching Assistant (TA) to support students in key areas like time management, note-taking, and resilience. The TA will work closely with the instructor, grading assignments, offering faculty-specific insights, and supporting diverse student needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate weekly seminars and hold office hours.
  • Use teaching strategies to support students' academic and life skills.
  • Attend team meetings, provide feedback on assignments, and use educational tools (e.g., LEARN, Vevox)

Requirements:

  • Current UW graduate student, preferably a PhD candidate.
  • Supervisor authorization to work more than 10 hours per week for full time students who already have on-campus work.  
  • Strong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
  • Prior TA or teaching experience is an asset.
  • Interest in teaching strategies and student success research.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to SSOlearn@uwaterloo.ca by November 29, 2024 to be considered for Winter term TA.   
Interviews for this role will take place in early or mid- December.Your cover letter should explain how this position aligns with your skills, experience and career objectives.  

We also have a need for a 0.5 TA for the remainder of the Fall term. Submit your application ASAP to be considered for this opportunity in addition to Winter term.