Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant, JSGS 838The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following course during the 2024-25 Winter session.Required Number of Hours: 120 hours total for the duration of the appointment
Duration of Employment: Winter 2024-25 term
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: JSGS 838 Public Sector Financial Management
Start and End Dates: January 2 to April 30, 2025In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, the general duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Assisting with grading work;
• Helping to maintain the class discussion forums (as applicable);
• Providing tutorials on financial management and/or briefing note writing to students;
• Providing technical support for the online Treasury Board Simulation event;
• Conferring with the instructor as needed; and
• Providing assistance with other course matters as assigned.

This position will provide support to Dr. Yang Yang, course instructor.Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)The candidate should have experience in finance or financial management in the public sector, as well as writing and assessing briefing notes. The candidate will also provide technical support for the online Treasury Board Simulation event, including creating different portfolio versions (e.g., in Google Docs) and managing breakout rooms based on assigned roles (in Zoom). Experience as a TA would be an asset.The incumbent must be registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan; priority will be given to students enrolled in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. Candidates must be in good standing with the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.To ApplyApplications must include a cover letter, current CV, and three references in a single PDF document.Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.Department: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay:
Posted Date: 12/10/2024
Closing Date: 12/17/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus#LI-DNI The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Mxc3xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Mxc3xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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