Teaching Assistant NUSC 2P19 Fall D2
Brock University
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Post End Date:
August 7, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)NUSC 2P19
Pharmacology in Nursing
Teaching Assistant (Math Support)
This position is 80 hours.
Duties:
The duties and responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant shall be in accordance with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement. These are made up of scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time (including preparation of seminar material, student consultation, marking or grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration as may be required.
Must be available to provide in-person Math Support: Mondays 1130-1330, Tuesdays 1130-1330
Qualifications:
The qualifications for this position have changed since it was last posted
• Strong foundational/practical knowledge regarding medication administration and dosing calculations required, including but not limited to:
• Proficiency with fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Setting up and solving ratios and proportions for dosing calculations
• Experience with desired dose calculations
• Expertise with weight-based calculations
• Skilled understanding of flow and IV drip rates
• Proficiency in formulas and conversions
• The successful applicant must have effective communication skills including the ability to explain subject material to students, be punctual in attending classes, and be able to meet appropriate deadlines.
• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN
Applications
Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date within the application questionnaire.
For further information
Name: Aundrea Wright
Academic Coordinator, School of Nursing
Email: NUSCacademic@brocku.ca
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:
Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.
The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People & Culture website - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/
Additional Comments
Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/
Academic terms generally run from:
Fall – September to December
Winter – January to April
Spring – May to July
Summer – July to August
*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.
Summary
Provide math support for nursing students, including calculations and communication.
Job title
Teaching Assistant (Math Support)
Experience level
registered nurse
Industry
higher education
Location requirements
On-campus in St. Catharines, ability for in-person support
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
St. Catharines, ON, Canada