Student Position: Course Assistant 4: Science & Health Journalism
Seeking a course assistant for Science and Health Journalism. The class meets M & W at 10:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
CA would be expected to attend all sessions.
Responsibilities
- CA will help to monitor and moderate student discussions in-person and on Canvas.
- CA will be first point of contact for students needing clarification on homework assignments.
- CA will assist with scheduling and coordinating logistics with guest speakers.
- CA will photocopy and upload additional reading materials for students
- CA will help to set-up film screenings and trouble shoot with technical issues
- CA will assist and attend field trips outside of class hours
In addition:
- Assist in keeping careful records of student attendance
- Manage the input of non-graded work
- Scanning, photocopying, and uploading course materials
- Coordinating library course reserves
- Scheduling student presentations
- Organizing and distributing learning materials
- Other administrative or support functions as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Good academic, integrity, and conduct standing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Junior or senior.
- Priority will be given to applicants who have taken the class already, but this is not mandatory.
required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to multitask, initiate and follow-through on projects, plan ahead, and manage time.
- Display strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of CANVAS
- Design Canvas learning modules at the instructor’s direction
- Attention to detail
- Capacity to work professionally with peers
- Mentorship of student peers in library research, production, or other study skills
- Provide feedback to Instructor on Course Development and Assessment based on previous experience:
Apply
In order to be considered for this position, students must forward their CV to Christina Paschyn.
Pay rate: QR60 per hour
Hours per week: TBD
Department: Journalism
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