Teaching Assistant, Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, demonstrating, marking, consulting with students, and managing lab sessions. Candidates must be MSc or PhD students in good standing with strong communication skills. This position offers valuable teaching experience and supports graduate students in their academic journey.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD student in good standing enrolled in the College of Engineering.
• Completion of University of Saskatchewan Laboratory Safety and WHMIS training courses is required.
• Prior experience as an instructor or teaching assistant at the University of Saskatchewan is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures as assigned.
• Demonstrate and mark student work.
• Hold office hours and consult with students.

Skills

Strong English language skills

Oral and written communication

Education

MSc or PhD student in Civil, Geological, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant, Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering

In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will include preparing, delivering and/or attending lectures; demonstrating, marking, student consulting, invigilating, holding office hours, setting up experiments, supervising field trips and conferring with the supervisor in charge as required by the assignment. Your general location of work will be the College of Engineering and you will report to the respective course instructor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver and/or attend lectures as assigned.
• Demonstrate, mark, consult with students, invigilate, hold office hours.
• Set up experiments, supervise field trips, and coordinate with the supervisor in charge as required by the assignment.
• Support course activities for specific listed courses as applicable.

Course and Employment Details

Required Number of Hours: 1-12 hours per week (course dependent)

Duration of Employment: 2025-2026 Regular Session

Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: See list

Start and End Dates: January 1 to April 30

CE 212 CE Materials; CE 217 Structural Analysis; CE 225 Fluid Mechanics; CE 295 Design Project; CE 319 Hydrology; CE 321 Structural Systems and Materials; CE 327 Municipal Engineering; CE 329 Transportation Engineering; CE 330 Geotechnical Engineering; CE 415 Structures for Water Management; CE 421 Engineering Project Management; CE 463 Advanced Structural Analysis; CE 467 Transportation Engineering II; CE 474 Design in Masonry; CE/ENVE/GEOE 495 Capstone Design Project; ENVE 212 Physical Principles of Plant Biosystems; ENVE 381 Sustainability & Environmental Assessment; ENVE 432 Land Management and Reclamation; GE 348 Engineering Economics; GEOE 218 Engineering Geology; GEOE 315 Rock Mechanics; GEOE 375 Engineering Hydrogeology; GEOE 431 Mine Design; GEOE 466 Petroleum Geomechanics

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

MSc or PhD student in good standing enrolled in the College of Engineering, preferably in Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering with an undergraduate degree in Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering. Strong English language, oral and written communication skills required. Familiarity with specific equipment used in laboratory (if applicable). Completion of the University of Saskatchewan Laboratory Safety and WHMIS training courses is required. Prior experience as an instructor or teaching assistant at the University of Saskatchewan, along with coursework, research, or industrial experience that is relevant to a specific class or laboratory may be taken into consideration.

To Apply

Interested applicants must include the online application and submit their current CV/resume to be considered.

• Online Application: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/XKXM6T6
• Email a PDF copy of your resume to [e-mail]; please include CGEE TA Application 2026-01 in the subject line.

Must be a current, registered student to be considered.

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

Additional Information

Department: Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering

Status: Term

Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC

Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay

Posted Date: 10/30/2025

Closing Date: 11/19/2025

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Campus

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