Marker - Humanities and Social Sciences (Casual)

Position Summary
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, in the School of Arts and Education is seeking to create a pool of term-certain Markers for the 2026-27 academic year.

Position Responsibilities

• Mark written course assignments in whole or in part as directed by faculty
• Specific tasks will be provided by individual course instructors. Grading responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following.
• Position requires some analytical thinking and decision making
• Identify and label grammatical errors
• Check for accuracy of content
• Assess soundness of arguments advanced in document
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ask for clarification when needed
• Must be able to work to the timeline established by course instructor
• Must be able to complete timesheets by required deadline.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) year of undergraduate education in relevant area.
• Proficiency in Brightspace
• Demonstrable evidence of some grading experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) year undergraduate degree in an in a relevant subject area.
• Experience assessing undergraduate assignments

Benefits and Compensation Information
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

Desired Start Date
October 1, 2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)
June 30, 2027

Hours of work
Varied total hours of work. The normal workday at RDP is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Note to Applicant
Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.
To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must provide:

• Reference Names/Contact Information (please provide 3)
• Inclusion in the pool of markers does not guarantee work.
• Only the successful candidates will be contacted.
• Start date will be dependent on department needs and candidate availability.
• These positions are conditionally funded and do not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.
• Hours of work will be dependent upon operational needs.