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Teaching Assistants

SPRING (1251) TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) POSITIONS

The Department of Chemistry is accepting applications for the courses listed in the table below.

Applications are open until 14th November 2024

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply; number of base units already received does not affect eligibility criteria.  

Spring 2025 course delivery: All appointments will require face-to-face instruction. If you have concerns about the safety measures in place for face-to-face instruction, please review Safety and Risk Services Work & Research Safety.

Spring (1251) Classes begin on Monday, 6th January 2025 .

Refer to the student calendar for a list of important dates.

Applicants are expected to be available for the entire term of the contract: 30th December 2024 – 25th April 2025

·        You must discuss any planned absences with the course instructor in advance, who will determine if an exception is possible.

·         If you are taking courses or have other restrictions on your time, please be sure to contact the course instructor before applying to ensure you understand the requirements of the TAship and are available when the job requires.

·         TAs must be available to invigilate exams and TMs must be able to collect exams and course work for marking, and return (once marked).

·         In addition, applicants should provide details of any merit based scholarships or merit based fellowships for which they are expecting to receive in the upcoming term.

·         All successful applicants must demonstrate completion of the required safety training prior to the start of the course. Safety training requirements for each course are listed here. Retraining is not required if certification is still valid.
https://www.sfu.ca/science/covid-policies/safety/safety-training.html

Applications are to be submitted using the online application system: <https://advance.science.sfu.ca/chemistry/ta_applications/>

CVs and transcripts can be uploaded during the online application process.

To access the system, you will need an SFU computing ID.
If you are a new student or external applicant, contact Amber Herbert <chemmgr@sfu.ca> for access.  

Late applicants may contact Amber Herbert <chemmgr@sfu.ca> after the application deadline.
Should positions still be available, late applications will be considered after those submitted by the deadline.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Full appointment listings can be found on the People Strategies Chemistry Postings page.

All classes are held at the Burnaby campus unless otherwise indicated.

Qualifications for TA/TM positions in the Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry includes a wide range of specializations and, in order to be appointed, a person must have sufficient knowledge in the discipline of the course to interpret the course material, as demonstrated by either having above average performance in an equivalent or related course from an undergraduate or graduate degree, or through graduate-level research in the subject area.

Teaching Assistant Hiring Priorities

Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Teaching Assistant is in accordance with Article XIII of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff union (TSSU).

In allocating Teaching Assistants, the department will also take into consideration the following:

  • Suitability for particular courses (e.g. discipline of prior degree(s), publications, experience)
  • Requests for a position in a specific course or at a preferred campus
  • Number of base units already received to ensure sufficient teaching-related experience in his/her field of study
  • Employment evaluations
  • Instructor requests

If an assignment within a priority group requires a selection between applicants, the graduate student without financial support from merit based scholarships or merit based fellowships during the semester of appointment with a value equal to at least a 5.17 appointment, will have priority for the appointment.

Teaching Assistant Salary Range

Contact Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6
GTA 1 Salary 2,696 3,938 5,180  6,422 7,664 8,906
BU Paid 2.17 3.17 4.17 5.17 6.17 7.17
Scholarship 380 570 760 950 1,140 1,330
BU Scholarship 2 3 4 5 6 7
Total 3,076 4,508 5,940 7,372 8,804 10,236
Contact Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6
GTA 2 Salary 2,696 3,938 5,180 6,422 7,664 8,906
BU Paid 2.17 3.17 4.17 5.17 6.17 7.17
Scholarship 840 1,260 1,680 2,100 2,520 2,940
BU Scholarship 2 3 4 5 6 7
Total 3,536 5,198 6,860 8,522 10,184 11,846
Contact Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6
UTA/ETA Salary 2,696 3,938 5,180 6,422 7,664 8,906
BU Paid 2.17 3.17 4.17 5.17 6.17 7.17
Scholarship 0 0 0 0 0 0
BU Scholarship 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 2,696 3,938 5,180 6,422 7,664 8,906

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

For more information please contact:

Amber Herbert. Manager, Academic & Administrative Services
SFU Chemistry Department
778.782.3531
chemmgr@sfu.ca

Dr. Charles Walsby, Associate Professor and Chair
SFU Chemistry Department
778.782.4884
chemchr@sfu.ca

Resources for TAs/TMs/Sessionals

The following links will help you get your medical coverage and other benefits, as well as help you learn how to become a better teacher.

 

Policies

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. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.

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