Instructional Assistant position - HE340C

Position Posting - Instructional Assistant (IA) – HE 340C: COVID-19: From Cell to Society – Online Course only.

One instructional assistant is required for HE340C: COVID-19: From Cell to Society (Spring/2021 term).  HE 340C has been developed in response to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Each lesson will explore the complexity of the effects of COVID-19 through an interdisciplinary lens, allowing students to learn how diverse disciplines view and understand the pandemic. Perspectives include those from the fields such as virology, immunology, epidemiology, psychology, emergency management, political science, and communications studies. This course is open to students in years 2, 3 or 4 across all faculties. 

Duties

The IA will assist in:

• answering student emails
• holding office hours
• grading assignments.

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have a passion for the subject area, be excellent communicators, and demonstrate strong leadership skills in facilitating learning objectives. Successful completion of the course (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of A is required in order for your application to be considered.  

Hours of work

A total of 65 hours to be worked between May 1, 2021 – August 1, 2021.

Rate of pay

$21.70/hour when fourth-year undergraduate

$20.60/hour when third-year undergraduate

Please apply with a resume and cover letter (be sure to include proof of the grade (LORIS screenshot) you acquired in the course) to Linda Bennett, lbennett@wlu.ca by Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.