Instructional Assistant (IA) for UU101: Perspectives on Sustainability

One instructional assistant is required for UU101: Perspectives on Sustainability (Winter 2021 term).  UU101 provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the topic of sustainability and is designed to be accessible and career relevant for students from all faculties. The focus is on understanding the challenges of sustainability with respect to different spheres (e.g. ecological, economic, socio-cultural) and at different scales from personal to global. Guest lecturers will explore sustainability from a variety of perspectives and students will develop their own plans of action to address concrete sustainability issues.

Duties

The IA will assist in:

• Running two tutorials with up to 30 students each
• answering student emails
• aiding students in learning the course materials
• grading assignments and examinations

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have a passion for and some background knowledge in sustainability, be excellent communicators both orally and in written form, and demonstrate strong leadership skills in facilitating learning objectives. Experience in running a learning tutorial or similar group with young people is a plus. Successful completion of the course (or equivalent, such as PS383) with a minimum grade of A is required in order for your application to be considered. Specific knowledge on the intersection of the environmental and social aspects of sustainability will be valuable for leading the tutorials.   

Hours of Work

A total of 130 hours to be worked between Jan. 4, 2021 and April 24, 2021.

Rate of pay

$21.70/hour when fourth-year undergraduate

$20.60/hour when third-year undergraduate

How to Apply

Please apply with a resume, cover letter (outlining your interests, relevant experience, and qualifications), and a copy of your transcript (LORIS screenshot) to Rita Sharkey, rsharkey@wlu.ca, by noon on Nov. 11, 2020.