Teaching Assistants, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

Teaching Assistants, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is recruiting two Teaching Assistants for the Spring/Summer 2025 session to assist with JSGS 882 Strategic Management in the Public Sector.

The general duties and responsibilities of the Teaching Assistants will be as follows:

• Helping set up materials for classes;
• Assisting with grading;
• Monitoring assignments/discussions/chat rooms;
• Monitoring online activity;
• Assisting with maintaining class records;
• Providing feedback and tracking performance;
• Conferring with the course instructor.

This position will provide support to Dr. Michelle Bussière-Prytula, course instructor, and report formally to the JSGS Executive Officer.

The general location of work will be in the Diefenbaker Building on campus where JSGS is located.

Required Number of Hours: 12 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2024-25 Spring session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: JSGS 882 Strategic Management in the Public Sector (two sections, one online and one in person)
Start and End Dates: May 1 to June 30, 2025

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
A minimum of a Master’s degree in political science, public policy, or other social sciences discipline is required. Strong English language communication skills are required. Teaching experience and experience working in the public sector would be considered assets.

The successful candidate must be registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and be in good standing.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include in a single PDF file a cover letter, current resume/CV, and the names and email addresses for at least two references, one of which must be a JSGS faculty or staff member. Applications must be submitted via email to jsgs-hr@usask.ca and use the following subject line: “TA for JSGS 882”.

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 4/3/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: On Campus