Teaching/Marking Assistant

Nursing Thunder Bay Part-time Contract

Overview

The Marking/Teaching Assistant will support faculty and students by assisting with course delivery, student evaluations, and learning activities in both classroom and lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with faculty and students regarding grades, course content, and other matters as needed
• Assist in evaluating student work using criteria established by supervising faculty
• Collaborate with faculty and academic staff to support the University’s educational goals and objectives
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all members of the University community and its facilities
• Support teaching by demonstrating nursing knowledge and skills in classroom or lab settings
• Provide tutoring to students
• Mark course evaluation activities (e.g., quizzes, tests, assignments, exams, etc.)
• Support course activities on D2L as required

Qualifications

• Nursing knowledge and an undergraduate degree
• Demonstrated understanding of pedagogy (course preparation, teaching methods, evaluation standards, etc.)ESL training considered an asset
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to healthy and safe work practices
• Previous teaching assistance experience at the post-secondary level

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.

Why Lakehead University? Application Deadline: Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 11:59pm No, not eligible for benefits Contact Information: [email protected] Reference Number: GEN-25-37
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 11:59pm No, not eligible for benefits Contact Information: [email protected] Reference Number: GEN-25-37