Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
TA Coordination Meetings
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described:
(1) Preparation and delivery of the course material in an organized and effective manner. (2) Effective and professional communication. (3) Provide the Department Chair with an updated course outline by one week before the start of classes. Any significant changes to an outline, including but not limited to a change in textbook or assessment strategies, must be approved by the Department Chair. (4) Meet with GTAs prior to or within the first week of classes to discuss their responsibilities and complete the GTA Assignment of Work Agreements. (5) Supervise and mentor GTAs in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE 3913, Unit 1 (6) Monitor and support GTAs to facilitate accurate, consistent and timely grading within a 2 week period. The use of a grading rubric is required. (7) Creation and maintenance of the Courselink site, including readings (imported from the ARES Course Reserves System) and discussion board monitoring where appropriate. (8) Provide office hours and prompt student email consultation as required. (9) Provide meaningful and constructive feedback giving students a realistic idea of their performance prior to the 40th class day. (10) Meet with students and their placement supervisors on-site at least once per student during the semester for purposes of student mentoring, evaluation and supporting learning partnerships. (11) Communicate with BASc Practicum Coordinator in a timely manner should any challenges arise with student placements. (12) Timely and accurate submission of final grades as per departmental deadline. (13) Facilitate student course evaluations. (14) Attend an end-of-semester Practicum Committee meeting. (15) Complete Accessible Service Provision, Making Education Accessible and Environmental Health and Safety online courses, if not previously completed. (16) Following the end of the semester, as per Article 14.10(a) in the CUPE 3913 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, you may also be requested to perform work as outlined therein, including deferrals. Reimbursement will be paid in accordance with Schedule ‘B’ of the Collective Agreement upon submission of the extra hours and dates worked to the Department Chair provided the Department Chair and Sessional previously agreed to the specific work/hours/dates.
