SOC-3128 (770): Sociology of Sexuality - Teaching Assistant, Sociology (Winter 2027)

**Teaching Assistant - Academic Capacity 2** -------------------------------------------- ### **Competition Number: PAC659.26** **Date Posted: November 5, 2026** **Department: Sociology** **Position Vacancies: 1** **Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 0-18 hours** **Salary: $18.51 per hour + 6% vacation pay** **Appointment Dates: January 18, 2027 to April 30, 2027** This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Academic Capacity Unit. **Note to applicants: Please be sure to review the “Additional Requirements” at the bottom of this posting. Your application must** ***clearly*** **outline how you meet the requirements, and include all requested documents.** ***Duties and Responsibilities:*** * Provide instructions and tutoring to students, which may include explaining and demonstrating concepts and procedures, and clarifying subject areas; * Maintain regularly scheduled and posted times to provide consultation and feedback to students on coursework, quality of materials submitted for grading, and other similar matters; * Assist in the development or update of tests and/or instructional materials. * Deliver portion(s) of a course, or lab sessions, including facilitating discussion of course materials, and present to students in a variety of settings; * Grade student work requiring interpretation of assessment criteria vis-à-vis student understanding; * Meet with students individually or as a group to resolve course-related problems; * Monitor the condition of the learning environment, ensuring that all relevant protocols, such as health and safety are followed; * Maintain records; may assist in the reproduction of tests; organize course materials; etc. * May provide technical guidance to employees within the Academic Capacity 1 group; * May be assigned duties requiring administrator access to the University’s Learning Management system; * Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities; * May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes; * Perform other related duties as required. ***Minimum Qualifications:*** * Normally a graduate, Honours, or an upper-level undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg. * Completion of academic studies and/or a suitable combination of education and experience related to assigned duties. * Successful completion of required training. * Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures. * Ability to present information clearly and professionally. * Ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of students. * Ability to provide effective and constructive feedback. * Ability to exercise judgement. * Ability to meet specified deadlines. * Capable of performing the duties as assigned. ***Additional Requirements*** * Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. * Applicants with a b