Teaching Assistant Opportunities @ the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine

Pathology and Molecular Medicine Teaching Assistant Opportunities for 2022-2023.

Applications for Fall 2022 are now CLOSED.
Note: Applications that are incomplete or not submitted correctly will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications, only those considered for a position will be contacted.

The primary purpose of a teaching assistants is to support undergraduate teaching within the Faculty of Arts and Science (Life Science) Program (in person courses) and the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program (online courses).

Eligibility

Graduate Students
Currently enrolled graduate students who are within terms of support are eligible to serve as Graduate Teaching Assistants in introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in subject areas they have experience. All Graduate Teaching Assistant appointments are governed by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Queen's University Collective Agreement.

Undergraduate Students
Currently enrolled senior undergraduate students can serve as Undergraduate Teaching Assistants in one of the Department's introductory undergraduate courses. The Queen's Senate Policy-Teaching Assistantships govern undergraduate Teaching Assistantships.

Individuals with Relevant Experience
Individuals with relevant experience can serve as Academic Assistants for positions in areas where they have experience. The United Steelworkers (USW) Collective Agreement governs all Academic Assistant appointments.

Requirements

Availability and Computer Access
Candidates must be prepared to work outside of the regular 9-5 workweek. Candidates must have access to high-speed internet and a computer that meets ITS minimum requirements, particularly for those who apply to online courses. For blended courses, candidates may be required to attend scheduled in-person sessions.

For on-campus courses, candidates are required to attend in-person. You must be available for the entire term. If you plan to be absent during the term, such as taking holidays, attending conferences, off-campus research, etc., you should reconsider applying at this time.

Running TA Office hours/tutorials as required.

Experience
Experience with learning management systems, e.g., onQ, and videoconferencing software, e.g., Zoom, would be an asset. The actual number of hours of work and the number of positions available per course will be determined depending on the course and enrolment numbers. Some courses have specific requirements and experience needed. Refer to current course offerings for further detail.

** TO APPLY**
Thank you to all applicants to date. Your applications are being sent out to the course coordinators. Please be aware that not all applicants will be contacted.

Send an email to the Undergraduate Education Assistant Kevin Kell kellk@queensu.ca before
the deadline for the first round on contracts of Tuesday 2022 June 28th at noon EDT. Late applications will be considered after the deadline.
Please be sure to include (as a single PDF file if possible):
which courses you wish to be considered for
a one-paragraph statement regarding your relevant experience and your current status (undergraduate, graduate, etc).
your CV

If you are a current undergraduate or graduate student also include a copy of your unofficial transcript(s).

After the application deadline your submissions will be grouped and forwarded to each Course Coordinator that you indicated in your submission.

Online Courses:

https://bhsc.queensu.ca/future-students/online-degree

Path120 - Understanding Human Disease in the 21st Century - 2022 Fall Remote (zoom, scheduled dates and times)
Preferred candidates are currently enrolled in a University program. Previous experience as a TA or having taken PATH310 with a minimum grade of B+ (GPA 3.3) or similar course is an asset, but not required. Preference will be given to graduate or professional program students, and third or fourth year undergraduate students or Queen’s alumni meeting the above requirements are also eligible.

Path310- Pathology and Molecular Medicine - 2022 Fall (zoom-scheduled dates and times)
Preferred candidates must be currently enrolled in a University program and have taken PATH310 with a minimum grade of B+ (GPA 3.3). Previous experience as a TA is an asset, but not required. Preference will be given to graduate or professional program students, but undergraduate students meeting the above requirements are also eligible.

Regular inperson Courses:

Preferred candidates must be currently enrolled in a University program and have taken PATH310 with a minimum grade of B+ (GPA 3.3). Previous experience as a TA is an asset, but not required. Preference will be given to graduate or professional program students, but undergraduate students meeting the above requirements are also eligible.

Canc440 - Cancer Biology and Therapeutics - 2023 Winter term

Canc499 - Research Project in Cancer Biology and Genetics - Fall and Winter terms

Path310 - Pathology and Molecular Medicine - 2023 Winter

Path381 - Clinical Biochemistry - 2023 Winter

Path411 - Applied Data Science in Molecular Medicine - 2022 Fall term Preferred candidates must be currently enrolled in a University program. Previous experience as a TA is an asset, but not required. Preference will be given to those with previous programming experience, graduate or professional program students, but undergraduate students meeting the requirements are also eligible. ** CISC 121 or equivalent with a minimum of A **

Path425 - Current Topics in Human Genetics - 2022 Fall term This course is designed to cover recent advances in genetics and the impact on human health and disease. The structure of the course is geared toward the learner with aspects similar to a graduate level course with the use of team-based learning. The course also aims to develop presentation skills and scientific writing. Most sessions are comprised of an expert in the field introducing the background of the topic, a group learning session and then student lead presentations to stimulate class discussion with their peers on the related topic. Previous experience as a TA is an asset, but not required. Preference will be given to graduate, post-doctoral or professional program students, but undergraduate students are also eligible. Please feel free to contact Susan Crocker susan.crocker@kingstonhsc.ca with any questions about the TA role, course content and format.

Path430 - Molecular Basis of Disease - 2023 Winter term

Path499 - Research Project in Pathology - Fall and Winter terms

Click here for ** Details of all Pathology and Cancer Courses **

General duties may include: attending lectures tutorials and or exams, marking of assignments and or exams, direct supervision of individual students in the laboratory, grading students on various aspects and performance in a course.

All Pathology TAs are required to adhere to the University Code of Conduct. As teachers of undergraduates, TAs are expected to recognize the serious nature of all forms of Academic Dishonesty, Harrassment and DIscrimination and to understand the rules governing such cases at Queen's.

PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING PROBLEMS BETWEEN TAs and INSTRUCTORS
Please refer to the Collective Agreement at the following link:
http://www.queensu.ca/provost/