Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants
(NOC 4012)
in All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community ServicesPost-secondary teaching and research assistants assist university professors, community college and CEGEP teachers and other faculty members in teaching and research activities at universities and colleges. Post-secondary teaching and research assistants specialize in a subject matter based on their field of study.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community Services
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “average”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is comparable to the average for all occupations in Nova Scotia. This is a fairly large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities occur fairly regularly. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow moderately over the next few years, which will likely provide some additional opportunities for employment. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants may either be working full-time or part-time hours. Furthermore, the jobs may either be permanent or temporary positions, as both are common. Also, a fair portion of the workforce is self-employed, so having the option to "work for yourself" may appeal to some individuals’ interests/motivations.
The median employment income for 21% of Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $39,957. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$11.55
Minimum$20.00
Median$39.42
MaximumAnnual Pay
$1,276
Minimum$7,875
Median$45,874
MaximumCompared to: All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community Services
Hourly Pay
$14.00
Minimum$26.88
Median$46.15
MaximumAnnual Pay
$5,616
Minimum$44,335
Median$92,599
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Post-secondary teaching and research assistants assist university professors, community college and CEGEP teachers and other faculty members in teaching and research activities at universities and colleges. Post-secondary teaching and research assistants specialize in a subject matter based on their field of study.
Job duties
Post-secondary teaching assistants perform some or all of the following duties:
- Organize reference materials, visual aids and other materials as required by university professors or college teachers for lectures.
- Conduct seminars, discussion groups and laboratory sessions to supplement lectures.
- Assist in the preparation and administration of examinations.
- Grade examinations, term papers and laboratory reports.
Research assistants perform some or all of the following duties:
- Conduct literature reviews, surveys, laboratory experiments and other research for use in scholarly publications.
- Compile research results and assist professors in the analysis of results and the preparation of journal articles or papers.
Sample job titles
- college laboratory assistant
- college teaching assistant
- graduate assistant - university
- laboratory demonstrator - post-secondary teaching assistance
- laboratory supervisor - post-secondary teaching assistant
- post-secondary research assistant
- post-secondary teaching assistant
- university laboratory assistant
- university research assistant
Skills
Job requirements
- Enrolment in a university or college program is required.
Other considerations
Most university teaching and research assistants are employed on a part-time basis.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community Services
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
Northern
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
Northern
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Educational Services
Other Professional Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Other Services
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
15-24
45-54
35-44
55-64
Compared to: All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community Services
35-44
45-54
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor's degree
$41,626 median annual incomeDoctorate
$110,258 median annual incomeHigh school
N/AMedicine, dentistry, veterinary, optometry
$77,158 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
N/ACompared to: All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community Services
Bachelor's degree
$43,533 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$28,183 median annual incomeMaster's degree
$35,978 median annual incomeHigh school
$25,801 median annual incomeDoctorate
$60,991 median annual incomeEducation & training
Biomedical sciences - General
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any general program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. These programs include courses in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Computer science
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. These programs include courses in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, NS B3H 2A1
(902) 422-1271
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
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