Attention Master level domestic students!

Consider a rewarding part-time position as an Academic Peer Support this Summer.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:                    Academic Peer Support

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:            One (1) position available

DEPARTMENT/FACULTY:          International Relations, Schulich School of Business

RESTRICTION:                               Graduate Student; Ontario Resident (Bursary Requirement)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:       May 11, 2018 at 5:00 PM

REPORTS TO:                                 Tim Tang, Director of International Relations 416-736-2100 ext. 77893

BURSARY:                                       $1000 for 5-7 hours per week (total: 60 hours)

TIME REQUIREMENTS:              To be scheduled Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

POSITION START DATE:             May 14, 2018

POSITION END DATE:                  July 20, 2018

PURPOSE: The Academic Peer Supporter(s) will provide academic peer support to students who have English as an additional language.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Hold office hours and take appointments in order to edit and provide English language assistance on written academic work (cases/papers/assignments) and verbal English practice.
  • Provide assistance to the International Relations Unit as required

REQUIREMENTS: Must possess demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas:

  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Editing and/or tutoring
  • Experience interacting and working with people from different cultures and language capabilities
  • Previous TA or English teaching experience an asset
  • Should be a second year full-time MBA/IMBA student, a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, and an Ontario resident (these are government bursary requirements)

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Tim Tang, Director of International Relations at intlrelations@schulich.yorku.ca by May 11th, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Only those invited to interview will be contacted – we thank all others for your interest in the position.