TA/Demo/Tutor/Sem Leader

Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Date posted: November 4, 2026 Advertised until: December 4, 2026 Full-time: No Permanent: No Work schedule: Appointment Dates January 5, 2027 to April 16, 2027 For more information please contact: Allison Dawn Paulusma - allison.paulusma@umanitoba.ca (2044748226) **Key responsibilities:** * Attends orientation, planning and coordinating meetings as may be scheduled for staff in the course. * May be required to attend lectures and other sessions of instruction in the course. * Consults with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s) for direction on assigned responsibilities. * Prepares instructional material such as handouts, assignments, problem sets, tests, exams and presents to students in a variety of settings such as tutorials, laboratories, or seminars. * Marks student work including the work submitted by students in the tutorial, lab or seminar for which she/he is responsible and the assigned portion of the work submitted by students in the course generally, e.g. the midterm exam, final exam or major project, the marking of which may be shared among the staff in a course under the employment supervisor responsible. * Consults with students by maintaining regularly scheduled and posted times for such consultation and provides a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation if necessary. * Such other related duties as may be assigned, e.g. development or adaptation of audio visual material, preparation of experiments, participation in field trips, etc. * Occasional approved substitution for other members of the teaching or teaching support staff including the necessary related tasks. * May initiate or be required to initiate information to students identifying assignment problems or misinterpretations. If you are an international student you must have a valid study permit which states that you are allowed to work on campus and you must be enrolled as a full-time University of Manitoba student for the duration of any appointment. Applications may be considered after the posting closing date. **Qualifications:** * Completion of academic studies and experience which have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to assisting in the instruction of the course(s) assigned. * An empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students. * Effective skills in the English language. Preference may be given to applicants who are, or will be, a registered student studying in the Department which is posting the employment opportunity at the time that the duties of the position commence. **Additional information:** --------------------------- Teaching Assistant - PLNT 0750 - Forage and Pasture Management The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape