Teaching Assistantships

Each year, the School of Biomedical Engineering hires a limited number of Teaching Assistants to help support our undergraduate and graduate courses. These positions play an integral role in helping us fulfill our goal of offering our students superior teaching and learning experiences.

About Applications

All undergraduate and graduate students (including non-research students) may apply for a TA position; please note that a separate application must be submitted for each course you are interested in. The TA application portal is open for the month of April each year (closing April 30th) for positions commencing the following academic year.

Be advised that Teaching Assistants at The University of British Columbia (UBC) are represented by the Canadian Union Of Public Employees Local 2278 (CUPE2278) and that a Collective Agreement between UBC and CUPE2278 is in effect. All TAs are required to join the Union as a condition of employment. The collective agreement applies to all TA contracts, and selection of TAs will be done in accordance with the requirements of the Union.

Salaries are based upon CUPE 2278 and UBC rates.

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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Deadline to Apply

Completed applications for Summer 2024 positions should be submitted no later than April 2 at 11:59 pm PDT.

Completed applications for Winter 2024 positions should be submitted no later than April 30 at 11:59 pm PDT.

We encourage you to check back regularly, as some positions may be reposted.

 

Application Instructions

Eligibility

Registration

Applicants must be full-time students currently registered in a BASc, MEng, MASc or PhD program, or must have been unconditionally accepted to begin in September. If you will be defending your thesis or completing your program before the start or end of a term then you are not eligible to be a TA for that term.

  • Students from other degree programs may be considered based on experience and suitability to the program. (Cellular & Physiological Sciences students are preferred for BMEG 410/510; a non-BMEG student is required for BMEG 598)
  • Cannot be on leave from your graduate program during the appointment.
  • Must be legally eligible to work for the duration of the appointment at the time of the application and must provide proof of your legal eligibility to work (such as a study permit and SIN document for international students). If you are an international student who will not receive a study permit before the start of term, please decline any offered positions as soon as possible before the term starts.
  • Must be willing to perform on-campus work for the entire period of the appointment. If you will be out of town for a significant portion of the term, please do not accept a TA position in that term.
  • Must live within British Columbia for the period of the appointment.
  • After receiving an offer, must promptly inform the department and the instructor of your intent to accept the offer.
  • Must inform your instructor and the department of any additional TA positions or conflicting responsibilities before accepting the offer.
  • Availability to complete the mandatory APSC TA training (if you have never completed it before); multiple sessions will be offered within the first few weeks of the term.
  • Must complete all Workday onboarding steps after your appointment is processed in Workday (UBC’s HR / Finance system).

Competencies

Mastery of the course academic material and subject matter.

Ability to help students learn actively and explain course content in a clear and logical manner.

Ability to effectively lead discussion groups that facilitate student learning and to constructively evaluate student presentations.

Ability to effectively assist student learning by enabling different sets of skills, including oral and verbal communications, problem solving, critical thinking, numeracy, teamwork, leadership, planning.

Have an understanding of and will agree to comply with WorkSafe BC, UBC and Departmental Safety Regulations.

Possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Supervisor Approval

Applicants must have the approval of their Research or Program Supervisor to engage in an employment contract in addition to their academic program.

Your supervisor must be made aware of your intent to apply to TA positions and must approve of the total number of hours (especially for students that would like to accept multiple positions).

Additional Requirements

New TAs and returning TAs who have not participated in the Faculty of Applied Science (APSC) TA training program must complete the mandatory training, as it is designed to help ensure that TAs are successful in their roles. If you receive a TA position, information on this training will be provided to you (typically within the first few weeks of the term).

  • When submitting your applications, please follow the naming conventions and file format (in PDF format only) as noted in the application link.  (i.e., LastName,FirstName_XYZ_BMEGXXX:  Smith,John_CV_BMEG101 or Smith,John_Letter_BMEG245)

All candidates wishing to be considered for a Teaching Assistant position will need to submit a new application for each course they wish to TA. This includes students who wish to continue in a course that is posted for the summer and the fall. Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only the successful candidates will be contacted with further details.

Types of Duties

Although the precise duties will vary depending on the course for which an offer/appointment is made, in general TAs can expect to perform the following duties:

Laboratory Assistance – preparing materials for laboratory experiments; providing instruction, guidance, and supervision for laboratory experiments; maintaining a safe and professional laboratory; assisting students with troubleshooting equipment; ensuring laboratory equipment and supplies are used appropriately and put away at the end of each session; marking of laboratory reports.

Tutorial Assistance – assisting in or leading tutorial sessions, marking of assignments, preparing written solutions, reviewing of assignments with undergraduates.

Marking – marking of assignments.

Invigilation of Exams (Mandatory) – is required. All TAs must be available for the full exam period of the term in which they are hired as a TA. TAs may be assigned to invigilate course(s) other than those for which they TA.

Training (Mandatory) – New TAs and returning TAs who have not participated in the Faculty of Applied Science (APSC) TA training program must complete the training, as it is designed to help ensure that TAs are successful in their roles and properly oriented to our teaching labs/spaces. If you receive a TA position, information on this training will be provided to you (typically within the first few weeks of the term).

Courses

Please note that the following list is subject to change based on course enrollment and availability. Courses with asterisks (*) beside their name have specific application instructions or requirements. Please see the accordion (below this section) for more information.

Please submit a separate application for each course.

Please submit separate applications for summer TA-ships and winter TA-ships (even for summer courses that extend into the winter term, or for winter courses that hire TAs during the summer term in preparation for the winter term).

Summer applications are open from March 15 to April 2.

Winter applications are open from March 28 (due to stat holiday in 2024) to April 30.

2024 Summer TAs

Course

Time per term

Course Description/TA skills

BMEG 200

48h for 1 TA over one term

Biomedical Engineering Bridge Module
Core concepts of biomedical engineering with a focus on advanced biological concepts that are inherent in biomechanics analysis, biomaterials signals and systems, bioinformatics and cellular bioengineering.

BMEG 201

60h for 1 TA over one term

Technical Communication for Biomedical Engineers
Report preparation, business correspondence, and oral presentation in biomedical engineering specific cases and projects.

BMEG 402

45h for one TA over one term
60h for one TA over one term

Impact of Biomedical Engineering on Society, Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
Impact of biomedical engineering on health, safety, and political, cultural, economical and environmental implications of biomedical engineering design.

BMEG 400H

100h for 2 TAs over one term
60h for one TA over one term

Topics in Biomedical Engineering – SynBio Bootcamp
This course immerses students in the synthetic biology design-build-test cycle, equipping them with core skills for engineering basic DNA devices. Students will gain experience in using Modular Cloning to assemble DNA in plasmids, scale-up of plasmids in bacterial culture, quality control of DNA using gel electrophoresis and Sanger sequencing, and testing of DNA in mammalian cells by transfection and fluorescence measurements.

BMEG 457

72h for one TA over one term

Biomedical Engineering Design Project
Capstone design and development of a practical biomedical device or system. Projects provided by local industry and engineering research laboratories.

This position will help prepare for instruction in 2024W

BMEG 500/501

104h for one TA over one term
65h for one TA over one term

BMEG 500 Orientation to Clinical Environment

Operation of biomedical and clinical engineering facilities at hospitals. Daily activities of healthcare workers. Patients experience.

BMEG 501 Interdisciplinary Team Project in Medical Technology Innovation

These are part of the Engineers in Scrubs program. These positions will help prepare for instruction in 2024W.

Preferred skills/knowledge for these positions:
– Familiarity with the Stanford biodesign process
– Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with external partners
– Very strong organization skills
– Expertise with Canvas at TA level (ability to create teams, assignments, deadlines, etc.)
– Willingness to arrive to class at VGH prior to 8 AM to set up AV as needed
– Willingness to accompany students on clinical site tours
– Previous experience with Engineers in Scrubs preferred

Summer Online Programming Bootcamp (non-credit)

45h for one TA over one term


 

 

2023 Winter TAs (2024 information has not been posted yet – please check back soon) 

Course

Time per term

Course Description/TA skills

BMEG 101

72h for each of two TAs over one term

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Foundational material spanning many specializations of the BMEG undergraduate program. Topics include: sensors and instrumentation; biosignals; physiological modeling; biomechanics; biomaterials; cellular engineering; regenerative medicine; and engineering design in these contexts

BMEG 102

72h for each of three TAs over one term

Biomedical Engineering Lab.
Rapid prototyping of mechanical, electrical and electromechanical systems. Building parts with state of the art software and 3-D printing. Use of laboratory equipment and instrumentation

BMEG 201

50 hours one STA from Nov 1st to Dec 31st 2023

Technical Communication for Biomedical Engineers
Report preparation, business correspondence, and oral presentation in biomedical engineering specific cases and projects

BMEG 210

72h for each of two TAs over one term

Thermodynamics in Biomedical Engineering
Work, heat and energy; material and energy balances; the first law and second law of thermodynamics; entropy and process reversibility; availability (energy) analysis; Hess’s Law; thermodynamic properties of fluids; and applications to biomedical systems

BMEG 220

36h for two TAs over one term
80h for two TAs over one term

Circuits and Electromagnetics with Application to Biomedical Engineering
Electromagnetic phenomena in the body; bioinstrumentation; electrostatic and electromagnetic fields, forces, capacitance and inductance; bio-effects of electromagnetic fields; and modelling electrical components of physiological and biomedical systems.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position: a strong background in electromagnetics and circuits, MATLAB coding, bioinstrumentation, and medical devices

BMEG 230

96h for each of four TAs over one term

BMEG 230Biomechanics I
Integrating the study of two dimensional movement of animals and humans with the study of the manner in which forces on biomechanical structures such as bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles and joints cause motion. Techniques of solid mechanics and two-dimensional rigid body dynamics.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position: Strong background in statics, dynamics and solid mechanics is required; basic familiarity with Musculo-skeletal anatomy is required; familiarity with Matlab and Solidworks and biomechanical equipment (accelerometers, EMG, motion tracking, force plates) is an asset

BMEG 245

72h for each of six TAs over one term

The Fundamental Units of Life: From Cells To Systems
The structure and function of cells and how they are organized to generate tissues and organ systems.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position: Requires experience with: gel electrophoresis, confocal microscopy, and a basic molecular biology technique such as running DNA gel, restriction digestion of plasmid and sequence analysis using online tools and software

BMEG 250

72h for each of three TAs over one term

Cellular Physiology and Biophysics
Cellular structure and mechanisms of membrane transport, signal transduction, muscle mechanochemistry and neurotransmission. Structure and hierarchical organization up to the level of tissues. Light and electron microscopy

BMEG 257

72h for each of four TAs over one term

Biomedical Engineering Design I
Engineering design process for biomedical technologies. Practical skills in engineering design, computer aided design, electronic circuits, programming, and rapid prototyping in the context of biomedical technologies. Introduction to broader ethical and sustainability considerations for biomedical technology design

BMEG 310

72h for each of five TAs over one term

Introduction to Bioinformatics
Principles behind the methods of bioinformatics. The use of bioinformatics databases and tools for solving problems in genomics, proteomics, structural biology and evolutionary biology.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position: Experience with R, including some or all of: machine learning, PCA, clustering, bioinformatics, bioconductor, gene expression analysis, gene set enrichment analysis, variant calling and processing, and survival analysis

BMEG 320

48h for one TA over one term

Bioengineering Feedback Systems and Controls
Modelling, analysis and simulation of dynamic systems; system modelling by state space; linearization; feedback, stability and sensitivity; control system design. Examples from biological systems, assistive systems and biomedical equipment.

BMEG 321

80h for each of five TAs over one term
60h for one TA over one term

Biomedical Instrumentation
Fundamental principles of operation and types of medical equipment used for measurements of respiratory and circulatory systems, and biopotential signals, as well as open, minimally-invasive, and robotic surgery. Other topics include medical imaging, image processing, and simulations.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position: hands-on experience with biomedical sensors. MATLAB coding skills for signal and image processing is a must, and knowledge of medical instruments in clinical setting is appreciated.

BMEG 330

48h for two TAs over one term

Biomechanics II
Principles and common elements of sports-, orthopaedic-, injury- and cellular length-biomechanics. Improving sports performance and preventing overuse injuries through sports biomechanics, designing orthopaedic implants through orthopaedic biomechanics, preventing injuries through injury biomechanics and identifying and filtering cancerous blood cells through cellular biomechanics.

BMEG 350<

48h for each of two TAs over one term

Human Structure/Function from Cells to Systems
Human anatomy, histology and physiology with examples from biomedical engineering. Anatomical compartmentation and function regulation; homeostatic control systems, sensors and effectors; intercellular communication strategies; and cellular and organ function assessment.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position: Knowledge of human physiology and anatomy. Familiarity with the biomedical engineering design process, including scoping problems and setting design requirements and criteria.

BMEG 357

72h for each of five TAs over one term

Biomedical Engineering Design II
Creating innovations in biomedical technologies. Supervised design process for clinical clients, involving the building, testing, and verification of prototypes with potential users.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position: Experience with the biomedical engineering design process, including problem definition, setting design requirements and criteria, concept generation and evaluation, and verification/validation; experience with mentoring student groups and managing group dynamics is an asset; prototyping experience is an asset (including 3D printing); some roles include CAD experience, dimensioning and tolerancing; experience assessing student written work.

BMEG 371

72h for each of two TAs over one term

Transport Phenomena within Cells and Tissues
Fluid flow and mass transport analysis within healthy and diseased cells and tissues using mathematics. Drug delivery and tissue engineering

BMEG 372

48h for one TA over one term

Biomedical Materials and Drug Delivery
Biomaterials science/engineering applied to design and synthesis of drug delivery systems. Biomaterial types, synthesis and testing; the use of biomaterials; biological response; biocompatibility and degradation; drug delivery systems; nanocarriers; modification of polymers; liposomes and micelles; nucleic acid, transdermal and oral delivery.

BMEG 373

48h for one TA over one term

Microfluidics
Advantages and disadvantages of miniaturization of complex fluid flow processes. Manipulating liquid flow; electrophoretic velocity and mobility; serial dilution; capillary electrophoresis; integrated microfluidic platforms; and blood and the motility of bacteria.

BMEG 374 *

72h for each of five TAs over one term

Cellular Bioengineering: Laboratory and Design Fundamental genetic, molecular, and tissue engineering techniques. Design of experiments and tools related to these essential cellular bioengineering techniques.

TA requirements: Experience with a variety of wet-lab skills that range from molecular cloning, PCR, and cell culture; experience teaching students in a lab environment; some roles include group project mentorship and experiment design.

See note below table for more details.

BMEG 400B/591B

48h for one TA over one term

Linear System in Optics
“Linear systems” is a broad and important area in many scientific and engineering disciplines, and it is especially important in optics because it forms the basis for Fourier optics, diffraction theory, image-quality assessment, and many other areas. This course is an optical engineering course that is designed to introduce concepts in Linear system theory and Fourier Optics. The goal of the class is to provide understanding of the mathematics behind linear systems and Fourier transforms and be able to apply these skills to a wide variety of applications in optics including wave propagation and image quality assessment. This course covers basic concepts and techniques of linear systems, including Fourier series, continuous and discrete Fourier transforms, convolution, sampling and aliasing using the language, notation, and applications from optics, imaging, and diffraction all from the perspective of propagating electromagnetic fields.

BMEG 400C/591C

48h for one TA over one term

Modern Biomedical Optical Imaging
Biomedical optical imaging techniques in general exhibit outstanding resolution and molecular specific contrast. Recently multimodal concepts help to combine complementary strengths of different optical imaging technologies. This course covers the advanced multimodal optical imaging concepts using optical coherence tomography (OCT) as a core technology. OCT is an emerging optical imaging technology for label-free, high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging technique, which has been recognized as the latest innovation milestone in the history of biomedical engineering. The first half of the course will focus on fundamental optics and optical OCT theories with an opportunity of getting hand-on experience in 3D image processing of biological imaging data. The second half will introduce advanced modern OCT technologies and broad range of OCT application in clinical medicine and biomedical engineering.

BMEG 400D/591D

48h for one TA over one term

Clinical Informatics
Clinical informatics is the application of information engineering to health care, particularly the management and use of patient health and well-being information. This course introduces students to fundamental concepts in clinical information systems, decision support, and mobile health.

BMEG 400E/591E

102h for one TA over one term

Genome Informatics
The genome is a coded set of instructions for how a single fertilized egg cell can become an entire organism. Because everyone’s genome is unique, the genomic instructions are slightly different for each person, leading to our species’ fantastic diversity of traits. In many ways, we are still at the beginning of our understanding of the genome; if humanity has set out to write a book on all there is to know about the genome, we haven’t even finished writing Chapter 1. In order to complete this book, we will need students like you – the scientists of tomorrow – to understand what it takes for robust genomic analyses.

A central aim of genomics is to understand the structure and function of the genome. However, with each genome comprising over 6,000,000,000 bases of DNA, this can be an intimidating task. We will discuss the best practices when dealing with genomics data, common pitfalls, and statistical analyses. You will gain an appreciation for genome informatics by dissecting published examples, and a practical understanding through hands-on exercises. After taking this course, you will be able to design, analyze, and interpret genomics experiments with confidence.

BMEG 400F

139h for one TA over one term

Biomedical Robotics
This course serves as a primer on the emerging field of biomedical robotics. The first half of the course focuses on the mathematical fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics and control of robots by human operators. The second half of the course will introduce state-of-the-art applications of biomedical robotics and discuss the real-world challenges of directly interfacing a biological system with an artificially engineered system. The course project will challenge students to propose a design for a biomedical robot and evaluate each other’s proposals.

BMEG 400J/591J

48h for one TA over one term

ImmunoEngineering
ImmunoEngineering is the application of biomedical engineering principles to field of immunology. To explore these concepts, this course is structured around three main themes:
– The immune system is involved in nearly every biomedical challenge;
– Biomedical engineers must have some fluency in the ‘language’ of immunology;
– The opportunities for engineering applications within the immune system are boundless and ever evolving.

BMEG 402

60h for one TA over one term

Impact of Biomedical Engineering on Society, Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship Impact of biomedical engineering on health, safety, and political, cultural, economical and environmental implications of biomedical engineering design

BMEG 410/510

100h for one TA over one term
48h for one TA over one term

Biomedical Equipment, Physiology, and Anatomy
Principles and operation of biomedical equipment for cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal dialysis, endoscopy, surgery, and imaging. Functional relationships of biomedical equipment to physiology and anatomy of major body systems.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position: knowledge of human physiology and anatomy; engineering design background an asset.

BMEG 455

72h for three TAs over one term

Professionalism and Ethics in Biomedical Engineering
Ethical, equity, and diversity issues and professionalism in Biomedical Engineering practice and design. Case studies and design projects will be used to expand on the foundation of biomedical engineering design, applying real-world ethical dilemmas including professional, medical, and research ethics.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position:  skills in facilitation of, and marking of, discussions/debates; background as an engineering student with knowledge of the codes of ethics and standards of professionalism; great communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to assess that in others

BMEG 456/556

62.5 hours each for two TAs

Clinical and Industrial Biomedical Engineering
Principles of clinical practice, Canadian healthcare system, medical approach to diagnosis, ethics and regulations for clinical trials, medical technology management, medical device development and standards, biostatistics.

BMEG 457

36h for two TAs over two terms
72h for nine TAs over two terms

Biomedical Engineering Design Project
Capstone design and development of a practical biomedical device or system. Projects provided by local industry and engineering research laboratories.

Preferred skills/knowledge for this position:

Cellular and molecular: Experience with molecular biology  and biochemistry techniques such as cloning and production/purification of plasmid DNA, cell culture (bacterial and mammalian), plate based assays, flow cytometry and microscopy skills are desired but not required.
Biomedical systems and signals: Experience working with different biosensors and electronics, and microcontrollers. Relevant programming skills. Knowledge in designing PCB is desired but not required.

Biomaterials and biomechanics: Experience with solid or fluid mechanics, machine design, CAD and assembly drawings, 3D printing, CNC and machining-related knowledge is helpful. Synthetic manufacturing (e.g. microneedles, advanced 3D printing) are desired but not required. Biomedical informatics: Data analysis, programming skills, machine learning.

BMEG 470

48h for one TA over one term

Cellular Responses to Forces and Biomaterials
Mechanical forces and biomaterials regulating cellular functions critical to development, regeneration and repair.

BMEG 474

48h for one TA over one term

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
BMEG 474 will introduce students to the biology, state-of-art measurement, engineering technologies and applications of stem cells in regenerative medicine.

BMEG 490

78h for one TA over two terms

Introduction to Academic Research

Research project directed by a faculty member in Biomedical Engineering. Course may include workshops.

TA duties include: Assisting coordinator and supervising faculty to grade some course deliverables (i.e. reports, web abstracts, student progress reports); assisting and mentoring undergraduate students in learning scientific approaches and research writing; attending student presentations and providing feedback and grading input; helping coordinator schedule presentations along with the course Canvas; assisting the coordinator in matching students with faculty/projects

BMEG 500/501

117h for each of two TAs over two terms

BMEG 500 Orientation to Clinical Environment

Operation of biomedical and clinical engineering facilities at hospitals. Daily activities of healthcare workers. Patients experience.

BMEG 501 Interdisciplinary Team Project in Medical Technology Innovation

These are part of the Engineers in Scrubs program. These positions will help prepare for instruction in 2024W.

Preferred skills/knowledge for these positions:
– Familiarity with the Stanford biodesign process
– Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with external partners
– Very strong organization skills
– Expertise with Canvas at TA level (ability to create teams, assignments, deadlines, etc.)
– Willingness to arrive to class at VGH prior to 8 AM to set up AV as needed
– Willingness to accompany students on clinical site tours
– Previous experience with Engineers in Scrubs preferred

BMEG 511

25h for one TA over one term
20h for one TA over one term

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology in Biomedical Engineering

BMEG 550

55h for one TA over one term

Biomedical Engineering Technology
This course covers the principles of operation, clinical applications, engineering design, construction, human machine interface, potential hazards and common problems of selected diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices in healthcare environment.

BMEG 557

15h for one TA over one term

Statistical Methods for Evaluating Medical Technologies

This course covers the principles of operation, clinical applications, engineering design, construction, human machine interface, potential hazards and common problems of selected diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices in healthcare environment.

BMEG 580

72h for one TA over one term

Biomedical Engineering Topics at the Interface of Medicine and Engineering

BMEG 581

48h for two TAs over one term

Professional and Academic Development

BMEG 598

96h for one TA over two terms

Biomedical Engineering Seminar.

BMEG 598 is a required course for all BMEG graduate students; therefore, to avoid a conflict of interest, the TA for this course must be a non-BMEG graduate student. Applicants from other departments are encouraged to apply.


* Course Specific Information & Requirements

BMEG 374:

This course will enable students to develop a proficiency in fundamental genetic, molecular, and tissue engineering techniques that will prepare them to work in the field of cellular bioengineering. Students will also gain experience designing experiments and tools related to these essential cellular bioengineering techniques.

Desirable skills/experience for the BMEG 374 TA includes some or all of:

Culture and experience working with E coli

Animal cell culture:

Lab safety, aseptic technique

Passaging and seeding/plating cells

Cell viability

Genetic engineering techniques:

DNA/RNA isolation

PCR, gel electrophoresis

Molecular cloning including transformation/ transfection of cells

Gene editing (i.e. CRISPR)

Additional asset to have:

Sequencing

Protein engineering techniques:

Isolation, quantification, separation

Fluorescent tagging

Proteomics

Additional asset to have:

Western blotting

Immunoprecipitation

Proximity-dependent labeling

Remuneration & Classification

Remuneration is at the standard hourly TA rates agreed upon with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2278 (CUPE 2278).

Senior Teaching Assistant (STA): $41.70 per hour (A Senior TA is a graduate student who is registered in a masters’ or doctoral program at the University of British Columbia and required by the University to perform lead hand duties as a Teaching Assistant. These duties typically include coordinating other Teaching Assistants and providing guidance, technical knowledge, and subject matter expertise to other Teaching Assistants.)

Graduate Teaching Assistant 1 (GTA 1): $38.99 per hour (A GTA 1 is a graduate student who has completed two (2) years’ service as a graduate student teaching assistant.)

Graduate Teaching Assistant 2 (GTA 2): $37.53 per hour (A GTA 2 is a graduate student with less than two (2) years’ service as a graduate student teaching assistant.)

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 1 (UTA 1): $25.63 per hour (A UTA 1 is an undergraduate student in a bachelors degree program at UBC who performs Teaching Assistant Duties with substantial student contact.)

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 2 (UTA 2): $23.48 per hour (A UTA 2 is an undergraduate student in a bachelors degree program at UBC who performs Teaching Assistant duties without substantial student contact.)

Exam Invigilator: $23.11 per hour

Senior Exam Invigilator: $27.82 per hour

A note on TA Preference

TAs at UBC are represented by the Canadian Union Of Public Employees Local 2278 (CUPE2278) and a Collective Agreement between UBC and CUPE2278 is in effect. Under this agreement, previously appointed TA’s must be given preference (for a certain number of teaching years) over new applicants. Once CUPE 2278 members (i.e., previously appointed TAs) have been considered for available positions, new applicants are considered for any remaining positions. All positions are offered on the basis of union preference and merit based on the competencies listed above. Please note that applicants should apply before the stated deadline in order to be reviewed for eligibility as preferred candidates.

Please consult the CUPE2278 Collective Agreement for more information on how TA preference is determined.

https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/collective-agreements-and-terms-conditions-employment

Applicants should be aware that generally not all applicants will be offered TA positions.

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