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Teaching Assistants

Spring 2025 TA Offers have been released

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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