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Post End Date:
May 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)
ARTL 1P99 - The Culture of Noise
Also listed as IASC 1P99, MUSI 1P99 and HAVC 1P99
Role of noise in music, social space and art. Exploration of discursive issues concerning the value of sound studies. Lectures/seminar, 3 hours, asynchronous online.
Compensation
Marker-Grader positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds. This position is for a nominal 58.1 hours and may fluctuate due to registration.
Duties
Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement.
The marker-grader is expected to mark assignments, term projects, case reports, midterms, progress exams, and/or final exams and must be prepared to provide written feedback to students that will clearly identify the basis of the grade assigned; whether it is due to substantive content, or to written communications, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and overall structure and organization of the submission.
The marker-grader may be expected to invigilate mid-terms and examinations for this course, or enter grades into databases, at the request of the course instructor.
Qualifications
Must have completed upper-level studies in arts and culture and/or writing/reporting for the arts and attained a grade of 80% or higher.
Graduate of or Major in subjects of the Fine and Performing Arts and/or Writing for the Arts or similar, with a minimum major average of 75%.
Must possess an understanding of the interdisciplinary connections between the arts, with demonstrated knowledge and experience with the concepts of noise, sound, music (or musicology), visual culture and art-related courses.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently evaluate students’ sound journals related to topics discussed in modules related to sound studies, including evaluation of academic and reflective writing, spelling/grammar, MLA style, completion of lesson material and readings.
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
Proven track record of working effectively with deadlines.
Previous Marker/Grader experience in STAC/ARTL is required.
Effective and efficient experience using Learning Management systems is required. The course will be delivered using Brightspace.
Applications
Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date within the application questionnaire.
For further information
Tamara El-Hoss, Acting Director, Studies in Arts and Culture, telhoss@brocku.ca
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
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