FACULTY OF SCIENCE: FORENSIC SCIENCE
NOTICE RE: TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR FALL TERM 2024
In accordance with Article 12:01 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement the Faculty of Science invites applications for TA positions for Fall term 2024.
The total number of projected Teaching Assistantship positions for Fall term 2024 is 10 TA positions for a total of 529 hours. All positions are subject to sufficient enrolment and final budgetary approval.
List of courses that may utilize Teaching Assistants for Fall term 2024:
FRSC-1000-01 Introduction to Forensic Science
1 TA for 51 hrs. each
Lecture – M 2:30 - 5:20pm
In-person
Sept.3 to Dec.31st , 2024
FRSC-1107-91 Introductory Crime Scene Investigation
2 TAs for 51 hrs. each
Remote Asynchronous
Sept.3 to Dec.31st , 2024
FRSC-2007-01 Introduction of Forensic Science
2 TAs for 51 hrs. each
Lecture – TH 7:00 - 9:50pm
In-person
Sept.3 to Dec.31st , 2024
FRSC-3105-01 Forensic Identification
1 TA for 70 hrs. each
Lecture – M 9:30am – 12:20pm
Lab – W 2:30 – 5:20pm
In-person
Sept.3 to Dec.31st , 2024
FRSC-3111-01 Digital Photography in Forensic Science
2 TA for 51 hrs. each
Lecture – F 2:30 – 5:20pm
In-person
Sept.3 to Dec.31st , 2024
FRSC- 4018-02 Special Topics: Cold Case Investigations
1 TA for 51 hrs. each
Lecture – TH 2:00 – 4:50pm
In-person
Sept.3 to Dec.31st , 2024
FRSC- 4207-91 New Perspectives in Forensic Evidence Analysis
1 TA for 51 hrs. each
Remote Asynchronous
Sept.3 to Dec.31st , 2024
Refer to the timetable (www.uwindsor.ca/registrar/timetable-information) for class and exam hours and location.
Expected TA duties:
Students may be asked to assist in preparations for lectures, in marking assignments and/or midterms and exams, in online monitoring of discussions and class participation, and in proctoring of exams. Other duties may be assigned, such as set-up time immediately preceding classes.
Assistants cannot commence their GA/TA duties until email confirmation of the approval of their contract is received from Human Resources (email titled “Authorization to Commence GA/TA Duties”).
TA employees are expected to make themselves available to report for all assigned duties, both in-person/on-campus and remote/online duties. Most classes across the University are held face-to-face on campus or have a face-to-face component. Refer to the University’s current health and safety regulations.
Eligibility requirements:
Successful applicants must be available to attend at the specified time of the course/lab/exams and to report for all assigned duties, which may include both in-person/on-campus and remote/online duties.
TA appointments shall be offered to qualified applicants in accordance with the criteria specified in Article 12:04 of the CUPE4580 Collective Agreement.
To be eligible for a Teaching Assistantship you must be a registered undergraduate student:
- must be registered for the term of work at the time of hiring
- must maintain registration throughout the term and must be in good standing in the degree program
Teaching Assistants can be employed for no more than 100 TA hours per semester total per Article 14 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement. If you already hold or have applied for another TA position (in this or another department) note that the total combined hours for all TA appointments held in all departments cannot exceed 100 hours for the Fall term period (Sept. 1st to Dec. 31st).
Required essential qualifications:
Successful applicants must meet all essential qualifications.
- Must be registered as a 3rd or 4th year student in a BFS or BA (Combined) Forensics program.
- Must have a major GPA of 75%.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must be available to attend the lecture and lab classes at the specified times.
- Must be available, or able to make alternate arrangements for proctoring of final exam.
- Must have taken the course (or FRSC-1101 for FRSC-1107) previously and obtained a minimum of 80%.
Preferred qualifications:
- Completion of FRSC-1101 or FRSC-2101 if applying for FRSC-3105
Application forms are available from the following webpage: TA and GA postings | Faculty of Science (uwindsor.ca)
Completed applications must be submitted via email to:
Dr. Shari Forbes, Program Chair
For any questions please contact: forensic@uwindsor.ca
Deadline for receiving applications: Thursday, July 25, 2024
In pursuit of the University of Windsor’s Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply.
Date posted: June 26, 2024