Teaching Assistant, Chemical & Biological Engineering - GE 112

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Chemical & Biological Engineering department. The role involves preparing lectures, assisting in experiments, and holding office hours. Ideal candidates will be registered MSc or PhD students with a strong background in Chemical Engineering. This position is in-person and offers up to 20 hours of work per week during the term.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD student with good standing in Chemical and/or Biological Engineering.
• Previous instructor or TA experience preferred.
• Relevant coursework, research, or industrial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures.
• Demonstrate and assist with experiments.
• Hold office hours and consult with students.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Previous experience as an instructor or teaching assistant

Familiarity with laboratory equipment

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering

Currently registered MSc or PhD student in Chemical/Biological Engineering

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Chemical & Biological Engineering - GE 112

In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be: Preparing, delivering and/or attending lectures; demonstrating, marking, student consulting, invigilating, holding office hours, setting up experiments, and conferring with the supervisor in charge as required by the assignment.

This position will be in-person. Successful candidates are expected to be on campus for the duration of the appointment. Your general location of work will be the Engineering Building at USask Main Campus.

Required Number of Hours: up to 20 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2025-09 Fall Term
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: GE 112 (CBE) – Engineering Discipline Experience
Start and End Dates: December 11 to 17, 2025

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities):
Currently registered, MSc or PhD student in good standing in Chemical and/or Biological Engineering with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan preferred.
Excellent English language oral and written communication skills.
Previous experience as an instructor or teaching assistant is preferred.
Prior training in marking and learning facilitation.
Coursework, research, or industrial experience that is relevant to the specific class or laboratory.
Familiarity with specific equipment used in the laboratory is required.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must complete the online application and submit their current CV/Resume to be considered.

• Online Application: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/CBE-GE112-25
• Email a PDF copy of your CV/resume to [e-mail]; Please include GE 112 – CBE TA Application in the subject line of the email.

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: Chemical & Biological Engineering
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 10/20/2025
Closing Date: 10/26/2025
Number of Openings: 3
Work Location: On Campus

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