Marker - English 1020e Online - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Responsibilities:

The Marker will be responsible for marking and grading a variety of written work completed by students, including assignments, projects, midterms, and final exams for English 1020E online (Understanding Literature Today) for a maximum of 70 hours over the course of the contract.

(The actual hours worked may vary from 0 to 10 hours per week, but the incumbent will be paid for 5 hours per week over the course of the contract.) The incumbent will evaluate the students' work in accordance with the marking guidelines, provide corrections and feedback, and submit grades for review based on specific guidelines from the Instructor.

The incumbent may be required to submit written feedback to students based on the quality of work received, and may make time for scheduled consultations with students.

Qualifications:

Education: Minimum Masters degree in English or a related field
Eligibility Requirement:
Must be registered in, or completed a program, within the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western
Previous marking experience required

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Indepth knowledge of the material covered in the course/program
Attention to detail and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language
Communication skills to convey information and feedback in a clear and effective manner
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
Ability to provide feedback in a way that is positively received
Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load
Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues

Why Western?:

Background Checks:

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.