At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in teaching Mechanical Laboratories in Thermofluids and engage with students.
- Company: University of Manitoba, committed to equity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, flexible hours, and valuable teaching experience.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and networking in academia.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' learning while enhancing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Completion of MECH 3992 preferred; strong communication and empathy required.
The predicted salary is between 21.82 - 21.82 $ per hour.
- Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Seminar Leader MECH 3992 A01- CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Price Faculty of Engineering
Job details
- Course: Mechanical Laboratories in Thermofluids MECH 3992 A01
- End date: April 12, 2027
- Work schedule: 7.8 hours per week
- Expected total hours: 96.72 hours
Hourly rate: $21.82 per hour (plus vacation pay) for undergraduate students$24.29 per hour (plus vacation pay) for graduate students
- Successful completion of MECH 3992 preferred, or familiarity with MECH 3992 course content.
- Timeslot(s): Labs - Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 am - 5:20 pm; Fridays 2:30 pm - 5:20 pm
- Successful applicant must be available for entire appointment period (Jan. 7-Apr. 12, 2027).
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and PDF documents required.
- Ability to engage students and create a positive learning environment preferred.
- Ability to provide office hours to students during fixed, weekly time slots required.
Key responsibilities
- Attends orientation, planning and coordinating meetings as may be scheduled for staff in the course.
- May be required to attend lectures and other sessions of instruction in the course.
- Consults with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s) for direction on assigned responsibilities.
- Prepares instructional material such as handouts, assignments, problem sets, tests, exams and presents to students in a variety of settings such as tutorials, laboratories, or seminars.
- Marks student work including the work submitted by students in the tutorial, lab or seminar for which she/he is responsible and the assigned portion of the work submitted by students in the course generally, e. g. the midterm exam, final exam or major project, the marking of which may be shared among the staff in a course under the employment supervisor responsible.
- Consults with students by maintaining regularly scheduled and posted times for such consultation and provides a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation if necessary.
- Such other related duties as may be assigned, e. g. development or adaptation of audio visual material, preparation of experiments, participation in field trips, etc.
- - Occasional approved substitution for other members of the teaching or teaching support staff including the necessary related tasks.
- - May initiate or be required to initiate information to students identifying assignment problems or misinterpretations.
If you are an international student you must have a valid study permit which states that you are allowed to work on campus and you must be enrolled as a full‐time University of Manitoba student for the duration of any appointment.
Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Effective skills in the English language.
Preference may be given to applicants who are, or will be, a registered student studying in the Department which is posting the employment opportunity at the time that the duties of the position commence.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
For more information please contact: Jill Lautenschlager - jill. lautenschlager@umanitoba. ca
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.
Accommodation@umanitoba. ca or 204-474-7195.
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Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba).
Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
MECH 3992 TA in Winnipeg employer: University-of-Manitob
The University of Manitoba offers a supportive work environment that fosters professional development and academic growth. Employees benefit from flexible working hours and opportunities to engage with students in meaningful ways. The institution values collaboration and innovation, making it an attractive place for educators and support staff alike.
