*This posting will be used to hire 10 positions*
Tutor - Academic Capacity 1
Department: Economics
Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 0-40 hours
Appointment Dates: September 5, 2023 - August 31, 2024
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 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;
- Maintain records; may assist in the reproduction of tests; organize course materials; etc.
- May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes;
- Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities;
- Perform other related tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of academic studies and/or relevant experience appropriate to assigned duties.
- Normally an undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg who has successfully completed a minimum of 30 credit hours.
- Successful completion of required training.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, marking guides, policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet specified deadlines.
- Ability to interact empathetically with students, particularly in tutoring situations.
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Tutors must have high academic standing in the courses to be tutored.
- Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed a minimum of 60 credit hours.
- Preference will be given to current University of Winnipeg undergraduate and graduate students.
- Tutors will provide tutoring services to students for 1000 and 2000 level Economics and Finance courses.
- Posting shall remain open until filled.
*Your application must include your U of W student number and unofficial WebAdvisor transcript. Please add (copy and paste) your transcript into your resume document.*
Past academic performance may be a significant factor in selection decisions.
Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted both in-person and remotely.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.
The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.
The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy was suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.