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The Faculty of Health Sciences will be accepting TA/TM applications for the Fall Semester 2024 from June 24 to July 8, 2024, at 23:55.

Listed below are courses that will have tutorials and the courses that might require marking support. All courses will take place on the Burnaby campus unless otherwise noted.

• HSCI courses with tutorials that will need TA support: 100, 130 (BBY and SUR), 207, 214, 216, 319W, 416, 801, and 802
• Lab HSCI course that will need TA support: 440 and 442
• HSCI courses that might need TA marking support: 120, 160, 220, 230, 305 (online), 312, 323, 324, 336, 340, 341, 402, 410, 412, 424, 431, 432, 461, 477, 835, 845, 855, and 900

The number of Base Units (BU) will depend on the course enrolment. The BU range for HSCI courses with tutorials is 2.17 – 5.17. The BU range for HSCI courses that need marking support is 3.17 – 5.17.

For the TA Pay Rates please visit this link here. Salary and conditions are determined by the TSSU Collective Bargaining Agreement

Course Specific Information

HSCI 207: This course provides students with a strong foundational knowledge of the research methods used in health research. It is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge needed to conduct health research. The TA for this course is expected to have sufficient methodological experience in qualitative and/or quantitative health science research to be able to interpret the course material for students. TAs will be expected to facilitate discussion related to the course material and grade student assignments covering core methodologies used in health science research. The number of TAs and base units (BU) will be dependent on enrollment: 2-3 TAs, 3.17-4.17 BU each.

HSCI 319W: This is a writing intensive ethics course. TAs will be responsible for marking written work applying ethical theory to a public health context and leading tutorials discussing ethical theory and contemporary ethical issues in public health. TAs should have proficient writing and analytical skills and have familiarity with ethical theory. The number of TAs and base units (BU) will be dependent on enrollment: 4-5 TAs, 3.17-5.17 BU each.

HSCI 341: This applied epidemiology course involves application of fundamental epidemiological concepts and measures using real-world data (e.g., Canadian Community Health Survey data). The TA for this course is expected to lead workshop sessions a few times within the 3-hour class time, which primarily focuses on teaching how to use RStudio. Therefore they should be familiar with basic epidemiological concepts and analytical skills and able to teach how to use the R/RStudio for importing datasets, manipulating data (e.g., restricting samples, creating variables), estimating measures of disease frequency and effect, and running bivariable regression analyses. The TA will also be asked to mark assignments. The number of TAs and base units (BU) will be dependent on enrollment: 1 TA, 3.17-4.17 BU.

Important! Please review the Fall 2024 Course schedule to check that you don't have time conflicts between courses in which you are enrolled and those you wish to TA.

TA and Marking offers will be made between July 29 - 31, 2024. Successful applicants will be notified by email. Because of short time lines, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Many departments include a wide range of specializations and, in order to be appointed, a person must have sufficient knowledge of the course to interpret the course material. Qualifications for the TA/TM positions in HSCI courses include experience with course subject matter obtained either via successful coursework completed in the area or direct practical experience. Course subject matter can be found described in the SFU calendar.

Qualified TAs/TMs will also have demonstrated proficiency in English communication skills, both oral and written.

Applicants will not be considered for a position in a course in which they are currently enrolled.

Please note: Applicants have the option of ranking specific course as preferred. Instructors will first review applications that have ranked their course as preferred; in the event that no job offer is made based on applicant preferences, instructors will then begin to review applications that have not ranked their course.

To apply visit https://tracs-public.fhs.sfu.ca/8ApD4Pgfq2vd5gFN/index.php/ta_application

As part of the online application process you will be required to upload your cover letter/CV, transcript, and study/work permit (if applicable) as PDF documents. Please have these documents ready before starting the application process. Once your application has been finalized you will be notified by email to confirm that we have received it.

Instructions for Sessional Candidates

Please follow the formatting instructions below when emailing your application for each posting.

In the subject line of the email, indicate the following information in the order specified below: Course Number, Last Name, First Name.

All application information must be sent as one PDF document containing a cover letter and CV/resume. Do not send separate attachments for each document.

In the body of the email, copy and paste the following questions and send with your responses:

1. Do you currently, or have you in the past, worked for or studied at Simon Fraser University? (Respond yes or no. If yes, please provide your SFU ID number, student or employee number if known.
2. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? (Respond yes or no).
3. If you are currently on a work or study permit, please indicate expiry date and all conditions associated with your permit, if applicable.
   

By submitting an application, you understand and agree that any false or misleading statement may disqualify you from employment; or, after having obtained employment with the University, may result in dismissal.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ-identified persons.

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