Supervisor Name:
Verse Shom
Email address:
Position Title:
Teaching Assistant
Course Title:
SISE 1000: Becoming a Changemaker
Number of Positions Available:
1
Application Deadline:
Aug 14, 2026
We are looking for an interested, organized, and reliable teaching assistant for SISE 1000-01, Becoming a Changemaker. This position requires experience reviewing, assessing, and synthesizing peer-reviewed literature in the social sciences, as well as the ability to attend class sessions.
Expected Duties:
• Grading research papers and other assignments, with an emphasis on providing clear instruction and detailed feedback to help students strengthen their research and writing skills
• Assisting with email communications and file organization through the Canvas platform
• Attending class (not every session is required, but enough to build rapport with students)
• Optional: Delivering one or two lectures (e.g., case studies), only if this is of interest to the TA — not a requirement
Proposed Schedule:
MWF11:00am - 11:50am; Anticipate working 11:00am - 12:00pm
Position location:
In-person/On-campus (Uptown)
Student Preferences:
Graduate Student
Application Materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
