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TA357615- Winter 2027-SOAN*2112 Classical Theory

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Sociology and Anthropology

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Yes

Course Number:

SOAN*2112

Course Name:

Classical Theory

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

280

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

No

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2-3 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.Invigilation of final examination.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:





Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Sociology or Anthropology or closely related field.Have attended session(s) (or will attend sessions prior to GTAship) related to effective grading offered within the Teaching Assistant (TA) Training and Development Program coordinated by Office of Teaching and Learning.Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with a team of GTAs.Previous experience as GTA for this course.Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other career development.Strong time management and organizational skills.Experience grading sociological assessments (including online and medium and long answers)

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As per posting in Web Advisor. Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted below under Period of the Work Assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period.

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Graduate Program AssistantDepartment of Sociology and Anthropology

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