Teaching Assistant, Edwards School of Business, Business Communications

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan's Edwards School of Business invites applications for a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Winter 2027 term in Business Communications (COMM 100). The on‑campus role runs through Jan 4 to Apr 30, 2027 and involves marking, invigilating, and collaborating with the course instructor, Dr.

Carleigh Brady. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a related graduate program, have postsecondary education in the field, and bring experience as a TA in writing‑intensive courses.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a writing-intensive course is considered an asset.
• Must be registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan / STM College.
• Note: you may be required to complete a brief written communication proficiency test to evaluate your English-language writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Marking
• Invigilating
• Conferring with the instructor in charge as required by the assignment
• Report to the course instructor, Dr. Carleigh Brady.

Skills

Graduate student status

Written communication proficiency test

Strong communication skills

Education

Graduate program enrollment at University of Saskatchewan

Postsecondary education in a related discipline

TA experience in writing-intensive course

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Edwards School of Business, Business Communications

Required Number of Hours: up to 80 hours during the academic term

Duration of Employment: 2027 Winter session

Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: COMM 100 Business Communication I

Start and End Dates: January 4 to April 30, 2027

Duties: In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:

• Marking
• Invigilating
• Conferring with the instructor in charge as required by the assignment
• You will report to the course instructor, Dr. Carleigh Brady.

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

• Postsecondary education in a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a writing-intensive course is considered an asset.
• Must be registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan / STM College.
• Note: you may be required to complete a brief written communication proficiency test to evaluate your English-language writing skills.

Department: Edwards School of Business
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026
Number of Openings: 5
Work Location: On Campus

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