On-Campus Employment
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The King's University is committed to hiring our students to fulfill temporary positions throughout the University. Students working on campus provide King’s with talented people who significantly contribute to the smooth operations and research projects at the University.
To be eligible for work as an employee, students must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolment or acceptance as a student in King’s University
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic standing in accordance with the King’s Academic Calendar each term and must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. Students on academic or non-academic probation are not eligible.
Faculty of Natural Science
Under the supervision of the course/laboratory instructor, a Marking Assistant will grade assignments, quizzes, and/or laboratory assignments.
Marking Assistant Positions:
- CHEM200/201 (Fall/Winter Semesters)
- MATH200/205 (Fall/Winter Semesters)
- STAT313
* subject to budget approval and student demand
Responsibilities
- Assigning grades to assignments, quizzes, or laboratories in a course
- Maintaining good communication with the instructor of the course
- Following guidance from the instructor for assigning marks, with or without a formal rubric
- Completing marking assignments in a reasonable time-period (typically 72 hours). The role typically requires between 4–8 hours per week, depending on the marking assignment and course/laboratory enrolment.
- Returning the graded assignments to the instructor
- Being fair and impartial in assigning marks
- Must disclose any conflict of interest that may arise due to these duties (for example, making the instructor aware if the marker has a sibling or close friend in the course for which they are marking)
- Maintain strict confidentiality about their role as a Marking Assistant and student grades
Marking Assistants should not:
- Be returning physical copies of assignments
- Be asked to consider requests from students to justify marking decisions
- Meet with students to give feedback on assignments or to provide help sessions
- Grade midterm or final examinations
- Have access to student marks or information beyond a list of student names
- Be given access to course grades other than those they are responsible for
Qualifications
- Candidate must have successfully completed (minimum grade of B+) the course they will be a marker. Equivalent course competency will be considered, for example a senior student majoring in a discipline could be considered for a non-majors course. For example, a 3rd year biology major would be suitable as a marking assistant for BIOL290.
- Candidate must be available for short meetings with the staff/faculty member teaching the course to receive marking instructions.
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be a fulltime King’s student in at least their 2nd year
How to Apply:
Upload your resume and a cover letter stating which course(s) you’d like to be considered for. By submitting your application, you are consenting to the hiring manager viewing your transcripts for the purpose of determining eligibility for the position.
Faculty of Natural Science
Under the supervision of the laboratory instructor, a Teaching Assistant (TA) will assist in the supervision of other students during a laboratory session.
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BIOL210 Tuesday 9:30 – 12:30pm BIOL210 Wednesday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL210 Tuesday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL330 Friday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL343 Thursday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL470 Monday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL470 Friday 2:00 – 5:00pm KINS207 Monday 2:00–5:00pm KINS207 Thursday 2:00–5:00pm |
CHEM200 Wednesday 2:00 – 5:00pm CHEM200 Thursday 9:30 – 12:30pm CHEM350 Monday 2:00 – 5:00pm CHEM350 Tuesday 2:00 – 5:00pm CMPT275 Wednesday 2:00 – 5:00pm CMPT275 Thursday 9:30 – 12:30pm CMPT370 Tuesday 9:30 – 12:30pm CMPT370 Tuesday 2:00 – 5:00pm |
* Date/Time and position availability are subject to budget and student demand
Responsibilities
- Assist in laboratory set up.
- Assisting students in the laboratory by answering questions and providing support with procedures and/or instrument use
- Maintaining a safe working environment, observing of all WHMIS and other laboratory safety protocols
- Assist in laboratory clean up.
- Attend planned course fieldtrips when significant field or laboratory activities will be taking place.
Teaching Assistants should not:
- Grade student work
- Have access to student marks or information beyond a list of student names
- Work with students unless under the direct supervision of the instructor
- Meet with students outside of the laboratory session
Qualifications
- Candidate must have successfully completed (minimum grade of B+) the course they will TA. Equivalent course competency will be considered, for example a senior student majoring in a discipline could be considered for a non-majors course. For example, a 3rd year biology major would be suitable as a TA for BIOL290.
- Good interpersonal skills and professional attitude
- Candidate must be available during the time the lab is offered. Typically, this is three hours per week
- Candidate must be available for a short meeting with the staff/faculty member teaching the lab to learn details of the weekly lab
- Responsible for completing lab safety training as required. For example, students might need to complete the biosafety or chemistry safety quiz
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be a fulltime King’s student in at least their 2nd year
How to Apply:
Upload your resume and a cover letter including a ranked list of courses you’d like to be considered for. By submitting your application, you are consenting to the hiring manager viewing your transcripts and course timetables for the purpose of determining eligibility for the position.
Athletics
- Work during some or all of our home Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, or Running events.
- Work in 1 of many various game day positions (Scoresheet, Scoreclock, Statistics, Announcing, Ball Roller, Concession and Admission)
- Host visiting players, spectators, and coaches to ensure game day experience is enjoyable and running smoothly.
- Set up and take down home game event (nets, balls, bleachers, tables, etc)
Join one of the best on campus student work experiences King's has to offer! An exciting and challenging atmosphere, but one that is made an awesome one while being around like minded students! Take your passion for sports, and help King's provide one of the best quality home game experiences for all!
Responsibilities
- Attend and work all requested home game days.
- Complete training in your assigned specific game day position. (to be assigned after hire).
- Availability on Fridays, Weekends, and some evenings.
Qualifications
- Previous leadership experience an asset
- High energy personality
- Good time management ability
- Knowledge of various sports' rules, or willingness to learn an asset
- Ability to maintain order and safety while maintaining a fun environment
- First Aid Certification an asset
Athletics
Average 4-6 Hours per week.
Schedule: Meet certain department deadlines on Monday and Wednesday. VERY self directed schedule, work around your class schedule, alongside some other weekly deadlines.
Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.
Knowledge of programs like Excel, Microsoft Word required are required.
Responsibilities
- Aid Athletics in posting match/tournament results on bulletin boards
- Maintaining cleanliness of Athletics spaces (Equipment room, gym, fitness centre, breezeway).
- Other Tasks as required by Athletics staff
- Complete Laundry 1-2x per week (Towels, Jerseys, etc).
- Fitness Centre - vaccuum floor as needed, periodic sanitation of equipment, report broken machines.