Computer Science Course Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia
Description
Staff - Non UnionJob Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Educational Programming, Level A
Job Title
Computer Science Course Coordinator
Department
Administrative Management | Undergraduate Program Instructional Support | Department of Computer Science | Faculty of Science
Compensation Range
$4, $6,253.75 CAD Monthly
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Posting End DateMarch 3, 2023
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
Mar 31, 2024
This is a 12 month leave replacement.
Job Summary
The Computer Science Web/Course Coordinator provides leadership in the development and maintenance of course
- level and department-level processes for undergraduate computer science course administration. The Computer Science Course Coordinator may also design and develop assessments and materials within the curriculum and related course materials.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Lead Course Coordinator in the Computer Science department. Works collaboratively with faculty and staff in the Computer Science department.
Work Performed
Acts as an academic advisor to a wide range of students, including addressing academic policy issues with students; recruits and functionally supervises undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.
Maintains course materials and technical platforms, including but not limited to web pages, quizzes on , assignments, peer-grading software, an electronic problem set hand in system, and version control systems for labs, assignments and projects.
Keeps current on the new software available to support teaching and website development; identifies additional software necessary for the effective instruction and assessment of students, and takes primary responsibility for assessing its feasibility; makes recommendations to faculty members and leads in the deployment of new software by coordinating with technical staff on requirements and timelines; troubleshoots problems with teaching and learning technologies.
Reports potential cases of academic misconduct to course instructor(s) and helps them deal with such cases appropriately by coordinating and executing the administrative process.
Participates in the documentation and assessment of course-level policies and assists in developing and redesigning procedural guidelines and policies to meet educational and departmental goals.
Assists in the development of course, assignment and examination materials and provides academic support in the development and production of course offerings where expertise is appropriate.
Regularly communicates with course staff including faculty members, GTAs and UTAs; acts as a bridge between instructional faculty and Teaching Assistants; manages logistics, resources and communication.
Manages the course waiting list; Assists students with registration in lecture, lab and tutorial sections; responds to grade queries from students; uploads grades; problem set, and clickers to the learning management system.
Provides materials and answers queries on lab logistics and timesheets; provides first level support for administrative questions from students and TAs; resolves student schedule and midterm conflicts; schedules TA duties and manages any required changes to TA duties throughout the term.
Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment may result in the inefficient use of resources, and may damage the image and reputation of the University and the Computer Science department.
Works independently with general direction of Associate Head of Undergraduate Affairs in the Computer Science department and the computer science faculty members who are teaching the courses supported by this role.
Will provide functional supervision for undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.
Minimum Qualifications
University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate computer science courses at UBC is preferred.
Proven leadership abilities;
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