Indigenous Studies
Formerly First Nations Studies
Sessional Instructor Positions
Sessional positions are generally posted in February for Summer semester, June for Fall semester, and October for Spring semester. Please note that all positions are contingent upon enrollment and budgetary approval, and are hired in accordance with the TSSU-SFU Collective Agreement, Article 14 (E.2).
Please send electronic applications only to the attention of the Chair, Department of Indigenous Studies, c/o indgsec@sfu.ca.
Sessional Instructor Positions
Application: OPEN
Application deadline: 4:00pm, November 8th, 2024
Appointment dates: January 3 to April 30th, 2025
| Course | Title | Location | Salary |
| INDG 402W BLS1 | Discourses of Indigenous Peoples | Sychronistic online | $8,626 (3.5 CH, for Writing Intensive course) |
Teaching Assistant Positions
Teaching Assistants are hired in accordance with the TSSU-SFU Collective Agreement, Article 13.
In order to be appointed a person must have sufficient knowledge in the discipline of the course to interpret the course material, competency in oral and written English, and willingness to undertake specific course designation training sessions. Students interested in Teaching Assistant positions should inquire about training sessions.
Applicants must complete and submit the online TA Application Form by the posted deadline to be considered for a position.
Please note that all positions are contingent upon enrollment and budgetary approval.
Teaching Assistant Positions
Application: OPEN
Application deadline: 4 PM, Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Appointment Dates: January 3 to April 30, 2025
| Course | Title | Instructor | Location | Base Units | TA Position(s) | Salary |
| INDG 101 D100 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | Bryan Myles | Burnaby | 4.17 | 2 | See below |
| INDG 101 D900 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | Bryan Myles | Surrey | 4.17 | 1 | See below |
| INDG 101 OL01 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | Alix Shield | Online | 4.17 | 2 | See below |
| INDG 201W OL01 | Indigenous Peoples' Perspectives on History | Bryan Myles | Online | 5.17 | 1 | See below |
| INDG 305 OL01 | Treaties in Canada | Zoe Todd | Online | 2.00 | 1 | $2,696 |
TSSU Wage Grids 2022-2024 Teaching Assistants
| 4.17 Base Units | 5.17 Base Units | |
| GTA 1 Salary | $5,180 | $6,422 |
| Scholarship | $760 | $950 |
| Total GTA 1 | $5,940 | $7,372 |
| GTA 2 Salary | $5,180 | $6,422 |
| Scholarship | $1,680 | $2,100 |
| Total GTA 2 | $6,860 | $8,522 |
Resources for Sessionals/TAs
- Human Resources: TSSU Member Benefit Plan
- Graduate Student Society: Graduate Student Benefit Plan
- BC College Pension Plan (BCCPP) for Sessional Instructors: Please visit BCCPP Enrollment for Sessional Instructors for information including forms to complete and option to opt-out.
- Medical Insurance information for Graduate Student TAs (explains how the benefit plans can work with each other)
- Teaching Resources: Centre for Educational Excellence (CEE)
- Graduate Studies: Professional Development Opportunities
- Data Security Standard: Guidelines to help the University Community surrounding the appropriate handling and storage of different types of data.
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 13 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.