TA Allocation - Inter / Summer

LLC anticipates the following openings Teaching Assistants in Greek and Roman Studies, French Studies and Modern Languages courses for the following terms:

 

COURSE NUMBER: FREN 1120-01

COURSE TITLE: Intensive French for Beginners

TIME (LOCATION): MTWR 10a - 1pm (DH 268)

PROJECTED POSITION: 1

PROJECTED TA HOURS: 20

COURSE NUMBER: FREN 1130-01

COURSE TITLE: Intensive Preparatory French: Intermediate Level

TIME (LOCATION): MTWR 10a - 1pm (DH 268)

PROJECTED POSITION: 1

PROJECTED TA HOURS: 20

 

TA positions are subject to sufficient enrolment and final budgetary approval. Projected LLC TA Funding Allocation, based on last year for 2018-2019, is $16,816.00 or 800 hours at the TA II rate of $21.02. According to the CUPE 4580, Collective Agreement wages are; TA I $19.80, TA II $21.33, and TA III $28.01 per hour for undergraduate students.

Eligibility requirements:

TA appointments shall be offered to qualified applicants in accordance with the criteria specified in Article 12:04 of the Collective Agreement.  To be eligible for a Teaching Assistantship you must be a registered student:

  • Must be registered for the term of work at the time of hiring.
  • Must maintain registration throughout the term and must be in good standing in the degree program.
  • Note that Teaching Assistants cannot be employed for more than 100 hours per semester total. If you already hold or have applied for another TA position (in this or another department) note that the total combined hours for all TA appointments held in all departments cannot exceed 100 hours total for the period May 1 to August 31, 2019.

Required essential qualifications:

  • Applicants must have prior experience in the course area and be in good academic standing. 
  • A minimum Major average of 78% and a cumulative average of 78% is required of all applicants.
  • Applicants must be senior (3rd or 4th year) program majors or 2nd-year majors who have taken the course in a prior term.
  • Applicants must have taken the course with a minimum of 78% grade.
  • Applicants must be available to proctor at mid-term tests and the final exam.
  • Upon being hired, new TAs must complete one-time mandatory accessibility and health & safety training (“Accessibility Training”, “Violence in the Workplace” and "WHMIS Training", etc).

Please log in to "Required Training" to see what training is required.

The GATA Network offers free interactive workshops targeted specifically at the challenges facing GAs and TAs.

TA Applications are available for download and are available in room 2151 CHN or 2153 CHN. Applications are to be submitted to Diana Wu in room 2151 Chrysler North.

Deadline for receiving applications is April 8, 2019.  However, applications may be accepted until the position is filled. 

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