Position Title: | Economics Teaching Assistant |
Closing Date: | June 12, 2026 |
Employment Dates: | September 8 – December 9, 2026 |
Hours of Work: | 10 hours per week |
Rate of Pay: | $17.60 per hour + vacation pay in accordance with the ESA |
Job Description:
The Department of Political Science, Philosophy and Economics is seeking a teaching assistant for ECON 1006 Introduction to Microeconomics for Fall 2026.
Duties Include:
Reporting to the course instructor, the Economics Teaching Assistant will:
- Conduct weekly in-person one-hour tutorials for ECON 1006 Introduction to Microeconomics on the North Bay campus
- Assist in the proctoring of term tests on the North Bay campus
- Review and provide feedback to students on their tutorial worksheets
- Answer questions from students via email
- Make note of student concerns and frequently asked questions
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum grade of 82 percent in ECON 1006 Introduction to Microeconomics, or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in a degree program at Nipissing University with upper year standing (2nd year or higher) or in graduate studies
- A keen interest in Economics
- An interest or experience in teaching is an asset
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted. You may be asked to provide a copy of your transcripts at the interview for grade verification purposes.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
