Teaching Assistant

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 https://www.icmanitoba.ca/pre-arrival-and-registration-resources.

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