Graduate Student Teaching Assistant, Soil Science
In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:
The position of Teaching Assistant for AGRC 110: Scientific Literacy and Communication for the Agricultural Sciences is an opportunity to further develop teaching and leadership skills under the mentorship of the primary instructor. TAs will independently lead up to three, one hour tutorial sessions per week. Prepared activities for each weekly tutorial will be provided and discussed in advance to ensure consistency between tutorials.
Course Description
AGRC 110 Scientific Literacy and Communication for the Agricultural Sciences:
Developing scientific literacy and communication skills is a necessary step to participating fully and professionally in the agricultural bioeconomy. Through active learning, students are introduced to the profession of agrology and professional ethics. Students learn the communication and interpersonal skills needed to support their academic success and future professional success. Scientific literacy is introduced as the foundation for learning in the agricultural sciences. Basic skills for handling and displaying data are introduced and reinforced with participatory activities. Oral and written communication skills are practiced and reinforced.
DutiesThe duties and responsibilities of Teaching Assistant, AGRC 110, include:
Your general location of work will be the Agriculture Building and you will report to the course instructor.
Required Number of Hours: 80 hours during the academic term
Duration of Employment: 2026-2027 Fall session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: AGRC 110
Start and End Dates: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
Applicants must be registered and in good standing within a graduate program of the University of Saskatchewan, or must be alumni of a program at the University of Saskatchewan. Preference will be given to current graduate students in the College of AgBio and candidates who have demonstrated effective classroom teaching and communication skills in past appointments as a teaching assistant or lab instructor or grader.
Training:
Successful candidates will be required to engage in a training session prior to the start of the tutorial delivery.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant, Soil Science • Saskatoon, SK, CA
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