Edible History: History of Global Foodways
DutiesTeaching Assistants will be required to attend lectures, supervise and hold weekly in-person tutorials, writing sessions and experiential learning about food and gardening, meet with students during regular office hours and respond to students’ inquiries in person and in writing.
They will be required to grade and offer students detailed feedback on assignments, tests and exams as well as invigilate exams.
May involve course support services (such as updating course content and information on Quercus). They will be expected to engage with students with diverse needs and experiences in a professional and supportive manner that improves the learning experience for all students, and to foster an interactive and collaborative classroom dynamic.
Other duties as determined by the supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Successful applicants will be registered in a MA or PhD program in History or a related discipline.
Have solid prior knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as demonstrated through current research, previous coursework, or previous TA / GA placements in similar or related courses.
Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in leading tutorials and / or marking assignments and exams as well as strong organizational skills.
Relevant CriterionPrevious experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.