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Teaching Assistant (Several Positions) PR 100 Foundations of Public Relations - 2024 Fall term Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.|Please see Special Instructions for more details.If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.
Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a "Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus" letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.Position DetailsPosting SummaryCompetition Number 20240709SS
Position Title Teaching Assistant (Several Positions) PR 100 Foundations of Public Relations - 2024 Fall term
Faculty/Department Centre for Continuing Education
Unit CCE-Career & Professional Development
Employee Group CUPE 2419
CUPE 5791 Job Family
Category Student
Number of Vacancies Several
Position SummaryTA Responsibilities- The TA will evaluate student writing assignments according to the expectations outlined in the course syllabus and the requisite technical components associated to the specific assignment they are tasked with grading including, but not limited to, structural coherency, proper grammar and punctuation, correct, consistent and up-to-date formatting of in-text citations and work cited/reference page (depending on whether they use MLA or APA).The TA will provide feedback on student assignments to help them improve the quality of their writing and skills. The TA (depending on the number of hours they have been allocated), may be tasked with grading assignments such as forum discussions, lecture responses, news releases, and presentations.The TA will return graded assignments to the instructor in accordance to dates established by the instructor. (although marking must be completed in a timely manner, consideration must be given to ensure TA\'s own academic work is prioritized).The TA will identify and discuss ways students can improve their writing and/or speaking in student assignments with the professor.
Position RequirementsGraduate student/4th year student with strong writing and presentation skills, experience with UR Courses, has taken at least one PR course, and a good academic record is preferred.The TA is knowledgeable with updated MLA and APA citing formats (in-text citations and work cited/reference page)The TA is knowledgeable about various types of writing (for this class, emphasis will be on writing for public relations).The TA is adept at writing and knowledgeable about the requisite technical components encompassed in quality writing including compelling language, well organized paragraphs that follow in a logically coherent manner, and proper grammar and punctuation.Physical Demands
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419
Salary Range as per CUPE 2419
Status Term
Work HoursUp to 40 hours a week
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 2024 Fall term
Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not TargetedAdditional InformationContact Information
Job Open Date 09/05/2024
Job Close Date 09/12/2024
Open Until Filled
Special Application InstructionsIf you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.
Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a \xe2\x80\x9cVerification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus\xe2\x80\x9d letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.
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