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Teaching Assistants

The Faculty of Health Sciences will be accepting TA applications for the Spring Semester 2027 from October 26 to November 9, 2026, at 23:55.

Listed below are courses that will have tutorials and the courses that might require marking support. All courses will take place on the Burnaby campus.

HSCI courses with tutorials that will need TA support:

• 100, 130, 207, 211, 212, 220, 319W, and 803

Lab HSCI course that will need TA support:

• 336, 440, and 441

HSCI courses that might need TA marking support:

• 120, 204, 230, 305 (on-line), 312, 321, 324, 340, 341, 372, 402, 403, 410, 412, 424, 431, 432, 471, 477, 818, 821, 826, 827, 842, 897, and 901

The number of Base Units (BU) will depend on the course enrolment. The BU range for HSCI courses with tutorials is 2.17 – 5.17. The BU range for HSCI courses that need marking support is 2.17 – 4.17.

For the TA Pay Rates please visit TA Wage Schedules

Salary and conditions are determined by the

Course Specific Information

HSCI 319W: This is a writing intensive ethics course. TAs will be responsible for marking written work applying ethical theory to a public health context and leading tutorials discussing ethical theory and contemporary ethical issues in public health. TAs should have proficient writing and analytical skills and have familiarity with ethical theory. The number of TAs and base units (BU) will be dependent on enrollment: 2-3 TAs, 4.17-5.17 BU each.

HSCI 341: This applied epidemiology course involves application of fundamental epidemiological concepts and measures using real-world data (e.g., Canadian Community Health Survey data). The TA for this course is expected to lead workshop sessions a few times within the 3-hour class time, which primarily focuses on teaching how to use RStudio. Therefore, they should be familiar with basic epidemiological concepts and analytical skills and able to teach how to use the R/RStudio for importing datasets, manipulating data (e.g., restricting samples, creating variables), estimating measures of disease frequency and effect, and running bivariable regression analyses. The TA will also be asked to mark assignments. The number of TAs and base units (BU) will be dependent on enrollment: 1 TA, 3.17-4.17 BU.

HSCI 410: This advanced epidemiology course involves application of regression and exploratory data analysis techniques for health research. The TA for this course is expected to support students in the mastery of relevant knowledge and skills, which includes practical approaches to linear and logistic regression, multivariable modelling, interaction, variable selection, confounding, and measures of association. Therefore, they should be familiar with basic epidemiological concepts and analytical skills and able to teach how to use the R/RStudio for multivariable analyses across diverse data types and study designs. The TA will also be asked to mark assignments. The number of TAs and base units (BU) will be dependent on enrollment: 1 TA, 3.17-4.17 BU

Important! Please review the Spring 2027 Course schedule to check that you don't have time conflicts between courses in which you are enrolled and those you wish to TA.

First day of classes is January 5, 2027, and last day of exams is April 26, 2027.

Â鶹ÊÓƵis an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact robyn_bailey@sfu.ca.

Many departments include a wide range of specializations and, in order to be appointed, a person must have sufficient knowledge of the course to interpret the course material. Qualifications for the TA positions in HSCI courses include experience with course subject matter obtained either via successful coursework completed in the area or direct practical experience. Course subject matter can be found described in the Â鶹ÊÓƵcalendar: Spring Calendar - Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Qualified TAs will also have demonstrated proficiency in English communication skills, both oral and written.

Applicants will not be considered for a position in a course in which they are currently enrolled.

Please note: Applicants have the option of ranking specific course as preferred. Instructors will first review applications that have ranked their course as preferred; in the event that no job offer is made based on applicant preferences, instructors will then begin to review applications that have not ranked their course.

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As part of the online application process you will be required to upload your cover letter/CV, transcript, and study/work permit (if applicable) as PDF documents. Please have these documents ready before starting the application process. Once your application has been finalized you will be notified by email to confirm that we have received it.

TA and Marking offers will be made between November 24 – 27, 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by email. Because of short timelines, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Hiring Priorities

To view the Teaching Assistant Hiring Priorities for the Faculty of Health Sciences, please click here.

Equity 

The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)

Privacy

The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information please contact the People, Equity and Inclusion Office, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6.

New TA appointments

If you are a newly appointed/returning TA please view the relevant information (e.g. workload) as well as the forms you will need to fill in here.