Job Opportunities

LING 202 Grader Position

Winter 2025

Applications are invited for a Grader for LING 202 Canadian English. Students wishing to apply for a this position should meet the following criteria:

• Registered in the Major or Minor Concentration in Linguistics, with 3^rd or 4^th year standing.
• Completion of LING 202 Canadian English with a final grade of A or higher.

In addition to the general criteria listed above, selection will be based on LING course grades, number of core courses completed (especially courses relating to sociolinguistics / social aspects of language use), and year of study. Preference will be given to students who have not previously held a TA, grader, or RA position in the Linguistics program.

The Grader will be expected to work 72 hours total, approximately 6 hours per week during the semester and in the week following the final exam for the course (to fall during the April exam period). Work will take place primarily in-person on Queen’s campus. The pay for this position is $22/hour + 4% vacation pay.

• Workplace training (required of all Queen’s employees);
• Grading LING 202 tests and assignments;
• Occasional attendance in LING 202 classes (Monday 1:00-2:30, Wednesday 11:30-1:00);
• Collating ungraded responses (in class and in onQ)

Applicants should provide an up-to-date transcript (unofficial) and a cover letter describing their interest in the position and any past experience they feel is particularly relevant. Please submit your application via e-mail to Mary Smida at llcuadm@queensu.ca by December 6 2024. Applicants may be asked to participate in a brief interview in December, in person or via Zoom.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Smida (llcuadm@queensu.ca) or Dr. Bronwyn Bjorkman (bronwyn.bjorkman@queensu.ca).