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Anju: /* TA Responsibilities and Hours of Work form */

2024-03-05T14:23:13Z

TA Responsibilities and Hours of Work form

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	[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]		[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]

	The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca Anju Dalal]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your ~~100~~-133 working hours (per term) will be allocated.		The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca Anju Dalal]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your 50-133 working hours (per term) will be allocated.

	'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed ~~130~~ hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.		'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed more than allocated hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.

	'''Scheduling conflicts:''' When you complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA Hours and Work Form] at the beginning of each term, look carefully at your calendar for that term. You should know by then whether there might be a conflict with the timing of any of your TA duties. Talk to the course instructor well ahead of the possible conflict so that alternative plans can be made, if possible and if warranted. ''Note that your TAship duties take priority over most scheduling conflicts.'' Teaching Assistantships are well-paid hours and contribute significantly to your financial support. Course instructors depend on you.		'''Scheduling conflicts:''' When you complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA Hours and Work Form] at the beginning of each term, look carefully at your calendar for that term. You should know by then whether there might be a conflict with the timing of any of your TA duties. Talk to the course instructor well ahead of the possible conflict so that alternative plans can be made, if possible and if warranted. ''Note that your TAship duties take priority over most scheduling conflicts.'' Teaching Assistantships are well-paid hours and contribute significantly to your financial support. Course instructors depend on you.

Anju: /* TA Responsibilities and Hours of Work form */

2024-03-05T14:20:36Z

TA Responsibilities and Hours of Work form

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	[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]		[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]

	The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca Anju Dalal]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your ~~130~~ working hours (per term) will be allocated.		The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca Anju Dalal]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your 100-133 working hours (per term) will be allocated.

	'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed 130 hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.		'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed 130 hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.

Anju: /* TA Income and Benefits */

2024-02-05T20:26:34Z

TA Income and Benefits

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	=== TA Income and Benefits ===		=== TA Income and Benefits ===
	PNB graduate students typically TA two courses per year, one in fall term and one in the winter term, involving a minimum of 260 hours of work over the academic year. The 2020-2021 Teaching Assistantship, including fall and winter TAships of 100 hours each (plus 3 hours training), prior to any deductions, is valued at a minimum of $9,168. The hourly rate is determined by [https://hr.mcmaster.ca/employees/labour-relations/cupe-local-3906-unit-1-tas/ the Collective Agreement with CUPE 3906 Unit 1 TA (see page 42)].		2023-24: PNB graduate students typically TA two courses per year, one in fall term and one in the winter term, involving a minimum of 260 hours of work over the academic year. The 2020-2021 Teaching Assistantship, including fall and winter TAships of 100 hours each (plus 3 hours training), prior to any deductions, is valued at a minimum of $9,168. The hourly rate is determined by [https://hr.mcmaster.ca/employees/labour-relations/cupe-local-3906-unit-1-tas/ the Collective Agreement with CUPE 3906 Unit 1 TA (see page 42)].

	''CHECK: This salary is distributed over 8 biweekly payments during the semesters you are working as a TA. It is worth noting that scholarship salary payment is evenly distributed throughout the year. As a result, your total income will fluctuate throughout the year, and is likely to be significantly lower in the summer. The payment schedule can be viewed on the CUPE website or on your Mosaic account.''		''CHECK: This salary is distributed over 8 biweekly payments during the semesters you are working as a TA. It is worth noting that scholarship salary payment is evenly distributed throughout the year. As a result, your total income will fluctuate throughout the year, and is likely to be significantly lower in the summer. The payment schedule can be viewed on the CUPE website or on your Mosaic account.''

Thomasem at 13:58, 11 April 2023

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	Typically, full-time in-time PNB graduate students hold two Teaching Assistantships (TAs) per calendar year. Most often, one TAship will be scheduled in the fall term and one will be scheduled in the winter term. The time commitment for each TA is ~~100~~ hours per term, or ~~200~~ hours per year. Graduate student TAs at McMaster University are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3906.		Typically, full-time in-time PNB graduate students hold two Teaching Assistantships (TAs) per calendar year. Most often, one TAship will be scheduled in the fall term and one will be scheduled in the winter term. The time commitment for each TA is 130 hours per term, or 260 hours per year. Graduate student TAs at McMaster University are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3906.

	=== TA Responsibilities and Hours of Work form ===		=== TA Responsibilities and Hours of Work form ===
	[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]		[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]

	The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca ~~Emily Thomas~~]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your ~~100~~ working hours (per term) will be allocated.		The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca Anju Dalal]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your 130 working hours (per term) will be allocated.

	'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed ~~100~~ hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.		'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed 130 hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.

	'''Scheduling conflicts:''' When you complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA Hours and Work Form] at the beginning of each term, look carefully at your calendar for that term. You should know by then whether there might be a conflict with the timing of any of your TA duties. Talk to the course instructor well ahead of the possible conflict so that alternative plans can be made, if possible and if warranted. ''Note that your TAship duties take priority over most scheduling conflicts.'' Teaching Assistantships are well-paid hours and contribute significantly to your financial support. Course instructors depend on you.		'''Scheduling conflicts:''' When you complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA Hours and Work Form] at the beginning of each term, look carefully at your calendar for that term. You should know by then whether there might be a conflict with the timing of any of your TA duties. Talk to the course instructor well ahead of the possible conflict so that alternative plans can be made, if possible and if warranted. ''Note that your TAship duties take priority over most scheduling conflicts.'' Teaching Assistantships are well-paid hours and contribute significantly to your financial support. Course instructors depend on you.
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	=== TA Income and Benefits ===		=== TA Income and Benefits ===
	PNB graduate students typically TA two courses per year, one in fall term and one in the winter term, involving a minimum of ~~200~~ hours of work over the academic year. The 2020-2021 Teaching Assistantship, including fall and winter TAships of 100 hours each (plus 3 hours training), prior to any deductions, is valued at a minimum of $9,168. The hourly rate is determined by [https://hr.mcmaster.ca/employees/labour-relations/cupe-local-3906-unit-1-tas/ the Collective Agreement with CUPE 3906 Unit 1 TA (see page 42)].		PNB graduate students typically TA two courses per year, one in fall term and one in the winter term, involving a minimum of 260 hours of work over the academic year. The 2020-2021 Teaching Assistantship, including fall and winter TAships of 100 hours each (plus 3 hours training), prior to any deductions, is valued at a minimum of $9,168. The hourly rate is determined by [https://hr.mcmaster.ca/employees/labour-relations/cupe-local-3906-unit-1-tas/ the Collective Agreement with CUPE 3906 Unit 1 TA (see page 42)].

	''CHECK: This salary is distributed over 8 biweekly payments during the semesters you are working as a TA. It is worth noting that scholarship salary payment is evenly distributed throughout the year. As a result, your total income will fluctuate throughout the year, and is likely to be significantly lower in the summer. The payment schedule can be viewed on the CUPE website or on your Mosaic account.''		''CHECK: This salary is distributed over 8 biweekly payments during the semesters you are working as a TA. It is worth noting that scholarship salary payment is evenly distributed throughout the year. As a result, your total income will fluctuate throughout the year, and is likely to be significantly lower in the summer. The payment schedule can be viewed on the CUPE website or on your Mosaic account.''

Thomasem at 20:25, 9 January 2023

2023-01-09T20:25:59Z

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	'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed 100 hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.		'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed 100 hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.

	'''Scheduling conflicts:''' When you complete the [https://~~macdrive~~.mcmaster.ca~~/f/acf98b85f0d749f89c81/?dl~~=1 TA Hours and Work Form] at the beginning of each term, look carefully at your calendar for that term. You should know by then whether there might be a conflict with the timing of any of your TA duties. Talk to the course instructor well ahead of the possible conflict so that alternative plans can be made, if possible and if warranted. ''Note that your TAship duties take priority over most scheduling conflicts.'' Teaching Assistantships are well-paid hours and contribute significantly to your financial support. Course instructors depend on you.		'''Scheduling conflicts:''' When you complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA Hours and Work Form] at the beginning of each term, look carefully at your calendar for that term. You should know by then whether there might be a conflict with the timing of any of your TA duties. Talk to the course instructor well ahead of the possible conflict so that alternative plans can be made, if possible and if warranted. ''Note that your TAship duties take priority over most scheduling conflicts.'' Teaching Assistantships are well-paid hours and contribute significantly to your financial support. Course instructors depend on you.

	'''Please note that TA duties begin on the first day of undergraduate classes in both fall and winter terms.''' Make note of the first day of classes for undergraduate courses in both fall and winter terms by looking for [https://academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca/ Sessional Dates in the undergraduate calendar] for the relevant year. You are expected to be available on campus on that day, which is when TA duties begin. Course instructors depend on the reliability of their teaching assistants. You would never skip the first day of a new job - your TAship is a well-paid job, overseen by CUPE. Make sure to work out scheduling conflicts well ahead by consulting with the course instructor.		'''Please note that TA duties begin on the first day of undergraduate classes in both fall and winter terms.''' Make note of the first day of classes for undergraduate courses in both fall and winter terms by looking for [https://academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca/ Sessional Dates in the undergraduate calendar] for the relevant year. You are expected to be available on campus on that day, which is when TA duties begin. Course instructors depend on the reliability of their teaching assistants. You would never skip the first day of a new job - your TAship is a well-paid job, overseen by CUPE. Make sure to work out scheduling conflicts well ahead by consulting with the course instructor.

Thomasem at 20:24, 9 January 2023

2023-01-09T20:24:58Z

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	[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]		[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]

	The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://~~macdrive~~.mcmaster.ca~~/f/acf98b85f0d749f89c81/?dl~~=1 TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca Emily Thomas]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your 100 working hours (per term) will be allocated.		The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca Emily Thomas]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your 100 working hours (per term) will be allocated.

	'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed 100 hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.		'''TA duties''' can vary widely depending on the course, but generally include: attending lectures, leading tutorials, marking assignments, holding office hours, answering emails, monitoring and contributing to online discussions, supervising labs, and invigilating exams. It is important that this form is filled out with adequate detail to avoid ambiguity. The majority of TA disputes are avoided by having a satisfactory Hours of Work form. It is a good practice to keep a log of your hours worked as the term progresses. If you believe you might be on track to exceed 100 hours of work, contact the course instructor immediately.

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	=== TA Responsibilities and Hours of Work form ===		=== TA Responsibilities and Hours of Work form ===
	[https://~~macdrive~~.mcmaster.ca~~/f/acf98b85f0d749f89c81/?dl~~=1 TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]		[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjy9TdqLv8AhV5mGoFHeA8BV8QFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.mcmaster.ca%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2FTA-Hours-of-Work-Form-August-2021_Fillable-Form.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1YtMr0-2lmHPi12pD4LAqA TA HOURS OF WORK FORM]

	The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/acf98b85f0d749f89c81/?dl=1 TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca Emily Thomas]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your 100 working hours (per term) will be allocated.		The course instructor will be your main point of contact regarding TA responsibilities throughout the term. All students who are working as TAs must complete the TA Hours and Work Form at the beginning of the term of each TAship. Consult with the instructor of the course to complete the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/acf98b85f0d749f89c81/?dl=1 TA HOURS OF WORK FORM] and submit it to the PNB Graduate Administrative Assistant, [mailto:pnbgrad@mcmaster.ca Emily Thomas]. This form will provide an outline for the types of duties you are expected to perform over the course of the term, and an estimate of how your 100 working hours (per term) will be allocated.

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	=== TA Income and Benefits ===		=== TA Income and Benefits ===
	PNB graduate students typically TA two courses per year, one in fall term and one in the winter term, involving a minimum of 200 hours of work over the academic year. The 2020-2021 Teaching Assistantship, including fall and winter TAships of 100 hours each (plus 3 hours training), prior to any deductions, is valued at a minimum of $9,168. The hourly rate is determined by [https://hr.mcmaster.ca/~~app~~/~~uploads~~/~~2019/02/CUPE~~-~~Local~~-~~3906_Unit~~-1-~~Collective-Agreement_FINAL.pdf~~ the Collective Agreement with CUPE 3906 Unit 1 TA (see page 42)].		PNB graduate students typically TA two courses per year, one in fall term and one in the winter term, involving a minimum of 200 hours of work over the academic year. The 2020-2021 Teaching Assistantship, including fall and winter TAships of 100 hours each (plus 3 hours training), prior to any deductions, is valued at a minimum of $9,168. The hourly rate is determined by [https://hr.mcmaster.ca/employees/labour-relations/cupe-local-3906-unit-1-tas/ the Collective Agreement with CUPE 3906 Unit 1 TA (see page 42)].

	''CHECK: This salary is distributed over 8 biweekly payments during the semesters you are working as a TA. It is worth noting that scholarship salary payment is evenly distributed throughout the year. As a result, your total income will fluctuate throughout the year, and is likely to be significantly lower in the summer. The payment schedule can be viewed on the CUPE website or on your Mosaic account.''		''CHECK: This salary is distributed over 8 biweekly payments during the semesters you are working as a TA. It is worth noting that scholarship salary payment is evenly distributed throughout the year. As a result, your total income will fluctuate throughout the year, and is likely to be significantly lower in the summer. The payment schedule can be viewed on the CUPE website or on your Mosaic account.''

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	=== Maximum Number of Hours You Can Work ===		=== Maximum Number of Hours You Can Work ===

	McMaster University regulations state that the maximum number of hours that full-time graduate students can work on campus is 10 hours/week; this includes work from Teaching Assistantships. It is the responsibility of the graduate student to make sure that any work above the teaching assistant duties falls within the guidelines set out by the university and [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~workingatmcmaster~~.ca/~~elr~~/~~collective~~-~~agreements~~/cupe-~~unit1~~/ ~~the union (CUPE 3906)~~]. If you work more than the allowed 505 hours per academic year, you risk losing your full-time student status, and therefore, not only your scholarship, but also the high pay rate for Teaching Assistantship work. See [[Financial Support]] for additional details related to graduate support in PNB.		McMaster University regulations state that the maximum number of hours that full-time graduate students can work on campus is 10 hours/week; this includes work from Teaching Assistantships. It is the responsibility of the graduate student to make sure that any work above the teaching assistant duties falls within the guidelines set out by the university and [https://hr.mcmaster.ca/employees/labour-relations/cupe-local-3906-unit-1-tas/]. If you work more than the allowed 505 hours per academic year, you risk losing your full-time student status, and therefore, not only your scholarship, but also the high pay rate for Teaching Assistantship work. See [[Financial Support]] for additional details related to graduate support in PNB.

	=== TAship Resources ===		=== TAship Resources ===

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	=== TA Income and Benefits ===		=== TA Income and Benefits ===
	PNB graduate students typically TA two courses per year, one in fall term and one in the winter term, involving a minimum of 200 hours of work over the academic year. The 2020-2021 Teaching Assistantship, including fall and winter TAships of 100 hours each (plus 3 hours training), prior to any deductions, is valued at a minimum of $9,168. The hourly rate is determined by [https://hr.mcmaster.ca/app/uploads/2019/02/~~Collective-Agreement-~~CUPE-~~3906~~-~~Unit~~-1-TA.pdf the Collective Agreement with CUPE 3906 Unit 1 TA (see page 42)].		PNB graduate students typically TA two courses per year, one in fall term and one in the winter term, involving a minimum of 200 hours of work over the academic year. The 2020-2021 Teaching Assistantship, including fall and winter TAships of 100 hours each (plus 3 hours training), prior to any deductions, is valued at a minimum of $9,168. The hourly rate is determined by [https://hr.mcmaster.ca/app/uploads/2019/02/CUPE-Local-3906_Unit-1-Collective-Agreement_FINAL.pdf the Collective Agreement with CUPE 3906 Unit 1 TA (see page 42)].

	''CHECK: This salary is distributed over 8 biweekly payments during the semesters you are working as a TA. It is worth noting that scholarship salary payment is evenly distributed throughout the year. As a result, your total income will fluctuate throughout the year, and is likely to be significantly lower in the summer. The payment schedule can be viewed on the CUPE website or on your Mosaic account.''		''CHECK: This salary is distributed over 8 biweekly payments during the semesters you are working as a TA. It is worth noting that scholarship salary payment is evenly distributed throughout the year. As a result, your total income will fluctuate throughout the year, and is likely to be significantly lower in the summer. The payment schedule can be viewed on the CUPE website or on your Mosaic account.''