Location
Waterloo, ON | Canada
Job description
Administration of assigned lab, tutorial and field course instruction, including but not limited to:
- Independently develops the content, organizes and runs laboratory-only courses;
- Organizes and creates assignments, laboratory manuals, midterms and final exams for assigned laboratory courses including updates to materials as necessary;
- Marks assignments, midterms and exams; calculates and submits final grades to the Registrar’s Office;
- Ensures that laboratory activities and assessments reflect the contents of a course and align with the learning outcomes;
- Organizes and leads assigned multi-day, off-campus field courses
- Actively present during all laboratory periods to assist students and is responsible for the safety of the students and Teaching Assistants (TAs)
- Orders supplies and equipment as required for laboratories;
- Purchases and maintains laboratory or field equipment, including fixing minor equipment problems;
- Interacts with and attends workshops organized by Counselling Services to obtain appropriate training in dealing with students in distress;
- Participates in committee work as assigned
Teaches specific lecture-only courses as assigned by the Department Chair:
- Develops and teaches specific courses assigned by the Department Chair;
- Develops assignments, quizzes, midterms and final exams including make-up exams for the lecture courses assigned;
- Marks assignments, midterms and exams; calculates and submits final grades to the Registrar’s Office
Manages laboratory Teaching Assistants and Other Teaching Supports each term, including but not limited to:
- Active role in the recruitment and selection of TAs for courses for which the instructor is responsible;
- Trains, Coaches and provides direction to TAs and other teaching supports to provide them with instruction and support regarding laboratory equipment, concepts/, procedures, outcomes and marking;
- Develops the marking rubrics for the TAs;
- Evaluates Teaching Assistants’ performance at the end of each term
Safety Administration
- Establishes, administers, and enforces safety standards and regulations including WHMIS requirements and UW Safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe laboratory setting for students and TAs;
- Updates posted safety procedures including WHMIS, hazardous waste disposal etc. in the laboratories;
- Ensures that the laboratory is kept clean and maintains a safe laboratory environment;
- Maintains personal certifications as required by the Safety Office
Outreach and Special Projects, including but not limited to:
- Participates in Science Outreach events
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