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