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Subject to final budgetary approval, the Department of Political Science invites applications for IAs during the 2022/23 academic year. The exact number of positions will be determined when final enrolment numbers are available (mid- to late July). The number of winter term contracts issued depends upon a combination of the enrolment levels in the winter term and the performance of the IAs in the fall term.
IAs will be required to undertake the following tasks:
The total weekly commitment is likely to be from eight to 10 hours, with the exact number depending on the tasks assigned to the IA. Applicants should note that there will be approximately four to five peak periods throughout each term for marking assignments and/or exams, during which the required number of hours to be worked will increase. IA contracts most typically cover a maximum of 120 hours per term.
In addition to the above commitments, IAs must attend training sessions which will be scheduled during Orientation Week and possibly again throughout the term.
Note: The courses available are subject to change.
PO101 and PO102: Applicants must be fourth-year Honours Political Science or Honours Political Science with Research Specialization students as of September 2022 whose current Political Science and overall GPAs are, ideally, no less than 9.50 each.
PO217 and PO218: Applicants must be fourth-year honours Political Science or honours Political Science with Research Specialization students as of September 2022 whose current Political Science and overall GPAs are, ideally, no less than 9.50 each, and have completed both PO217 and PO218 with a grade of A- or higher.
Applicants should:
Compensation
$21.70 per hour, plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay; 120 hours for the term.
Applicants should send a cover letter, including a statement about the his/her suitability for the position and what s/he can bring to the course, a resume, and the names of two academic references. Note that references from faculty members who can speak to your writing ability and participation in class would be preferred.
Applicants may apply for more than one course. Please make this clear in your cover letter if you wish to do so.
Official transcripts are not required as the department has access to, and will refer to, academic records.
Complete applications should be e-mailed to Sherry Palmer at polisci@wlu.ca
The deadline for receipt of applications is Sunday, June 5, 2022.
Subject to final budgetary approval, the Department of Political Science invites applications for GAs during the 2022/23 academic year. The exact number of positions will be determined when enrolment numbers are available (mid- to late July). The number of winter term contracts issued depends upon a combination of the enrolment levels in the winter term and the performance of the graders in the fall term.
GAs may be required to undertake the following tasks:
The total weekly commitment will vary, depending on the tasks assigned to the GA. Applicants should note that there will be approximately four to five peak periods throughout each term for marking assignments and/or exams. GAs will need to check dates in the course outline and discuss with the instructor his/her grading requirements for each assignment/test/exam in the course.
In addition to the above commitments, GAs must attend training sessions which will be scheduled during Orientation Week and possibly again throughout the term.
200-level Political Science courses - to be determined as enrolment numbers become availabl.
Applicants may apply for more than one course. Please make this clear in your cover letter if you wish to do so.
Applicants must be fourth-year Honours Political Science or Honours Political Science with Research Specialization students as of September, 2022 whose current Political Science and overall GPAs are, ideally, no less than 9.50 each. Ideally, GAs will have completed the course to which they are assigned with a grade of no less than an A-.
Applicants should:
$21.70 per hour, plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay; total number of hours estimated from 40-60, depending on the needs of the instructor.
Applicants should send a cover letter, including a statement about the his/her suitability for the position and what s/he can bring to the course, a resume, and the names of two academic references. Note that references from faculty members who can speak to your writing ability and participation in class would be preferred.
Official transcripts are not required as the department has access to, and will refer to, academic records.
Complete applications should be e-mailed to Sherry Palmer at polisci@wlu.ca.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Sunday, June 5, 2022.
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519.884.0710 x3374
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519.746.3655
Office Location: DAWB 4-120
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Book an advising appointment with Dr. Jason Roy or contact Sherry Palmer for general program information.
Chair
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Dr. Andrea Brown
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519.884.0710 x2194
Office Location: DAWB 4-120A
Graduate Officer
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Dr. Andrea Perrella
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519.884-0710 x.2719
Office Location: DAWB 4-124
Undergraduate Officer
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Dr. Jason Roy
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519.884.0710 x3724
Office Location: DAWB 4-132