Closing date: May 31st, 2024.
2024 Winter Courses:
The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice has the following graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions available during 2024 Winter sessions:
| Course | Title | Schedule | Credits | * |
| GRSJ 101 (101) | Introduction to Social Justice | T1 MWF 9am-10am | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 101 (102) | Introduction to Social Justice | T1 T/R 12:30-2pm | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 101 (202) | Introduction to Social Justice | T2 T/R 12:30-2pm | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 101 (227) | Introduction to Social Justice | T2 T/R 12:30-2pm | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 101 (99A) | Introduction to Social Justice | Online
asynchronous |
3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 101 (99C) | Introduction to Social Justice | Online asynchronous | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 102 (101) | Global Issues in Social Justice | T1 MWF 10am-11am | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 102 (201) | Global Issues in Social Justice | T2 T/R 3:30-5pm | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 300 (99A) | Intersectional Approaches to Thinking Gender | Online
asynchronous |
3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 300 (99C) | Intersectional Approaches to Thinking Gender | Online
asynchronous |
3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 306 (101) | Globalization and Social Justice: Gender, Race, and Sexuality in International Politics | T1 T/R 12:30-2pm | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| GRSJ 307 (201) | Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Popular Culture | T2 T/R 12:30-2pm | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
| CSIS 300A (101) | Introduction to Critical Studies in Sexuality | T2 10am-11am | 3 | *Schedule subject to change |
Eligibility
All successful applicants must physically reside in Canada the duration of their appointment as teaching assistant (including during the exam period) according to the Canada Revenue Agency, WorkSafe and UBC policies. Students must be registered full-time during the terms they will serve as teaching assistant and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Qualifications:
Advanced course work in gender, race, sexuality and social justice.
Responsibilities:
Graduate Teaching Assistant duties may include holding regular office hours (online and in person), marking assignments and exams, communicating online with students, attending orientation meetings as well as follow-up sessions, where applicable. Duties may also involve preparation and involvement in seminars, lectures, discussion periods and tutorials. GTAs will work with a faculty member teaching the course.
All positions are dependent on final enrollment and funding.
Current salary:
Salary will be in accordance with current negotiated CUPE 2278 rates:
| Graduate Teaching Assistant I: | $38.99/hour |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant II: | $37.53/hour |
| Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA1): | $25.62/hour |
A full-time TA is 192 hours per term
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted online
(you must logged in with your CWL to submit your application). The application should include a current CV with contact information for 2 academic referees, and a cover letter that outlines your preferred courses and describes your academic expertise relative to the particular subject matter of the courses.
Deadline for applications: Friday, May 31st, 2024
All positions are subject to availability of funds and will be governed by the collective agreement between UBC and CUPE 2278.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.