This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has a term from July 2026 to April 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The Teaching Assistant will work with the course instructor(s) to provide detailed grading support across multiple courses within the Business Series. They must maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times, as well as exercising tact and good judgment. The individual(s) hired must maintain effective and professional working relationships with the other Teaching Assistants as well as University Administrators and students at all times.

The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions for business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, it is also one of the country’s largest, with 70 faculty members, 2,100 undergraduate students, and 950 graduate students. Since its inception in 1916, the school’s innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership have shaped communities and businesses around the world. With a vision to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world, the School excels in research, teaching, and external engagement.

Actively communicate with course instructors to ensure a seamless workflow for grading and course administration.

• Develop and implement solutions to manage, and in some cases automate, the grading process for all assignments.

  • This includes supporting Grading TA's in ensuring there is accurate, efficient and timely grading completed, and preventing/identifying/responding to grading inconsistencies.
  • Where automation is appropriate, ensuring programming solutions meet the intended needs of the assignment.

• Maintain strict confidentiality, discretion, tact, and good judgment regarding all student information and grading matters.

• Provide detailed grading support across multiple courses.

• A University Bachelor degree

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness

• Strong attention to detail with respect to importing/exporting large amounts of data between platforms (i.e, between an LMS and other platforms)

• Strong analytical and audit skills to investigate cases of Academic Integrity

• Strong communication skills and ability to prepare clear, evidence-based reports

• Strong understanding of statistics

• Experience with Version Control, Data Integrity and Privacy

• Advanced competence using Microsoft Excel

• Experience with appeal management and ethical decision-making

Assets:

• Experience using a variety of student assessment platforms such as Canvas, Kritik, Wooclap, JobScan, etc.

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

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

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.