Teaching Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking Teaching Assistants for the fall 2025 session. Responsibilities include grading, maintaining discussion forums, and providing tutorials. Applicants must have a master’s degree and a background in economics or public policy. The positions require interaction with students and faculty on campus. Interested candidates should apply via email with a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Candidates for JSGS 805 and JSGS 838 must have a background in economics.
• Experience writing and assessing briefing notes is necessary.
• Registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with grading work.
• Helping maintain class discussion forums.
• Providing tutorials on economics and briefing note writing.

Skills

Background in economics

Experience in public policy analysis

Strong understanding of Canadian governance

Experience as a TA

Education

Master’s degree in economics, political science, public administration, public policy, or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) invites applications for four Teaching Assistant (TA) positions for the 2025-26 fall session.

The general duties and responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant positions will include:

• Assisting with grading work;
• Helping to maintain the class and/or online discussion forums (as applicable);
• Providing tutorials on economics and/or briefing note writing to students (as applicable);
• Conferring with and taking direction from the instructor; and
• Providing assistance with othercourse matters as assigned.

These positions will work on campus. The TAs will report formally to the JSGS Director of Administration, and their work will directed and supervised by the respective course instructor.

Required Number of Hours: Total of 120 hours over the fall 2025 term (each position)
Duration of Employment: 2025-26 fall session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number

• JSGS 801.3 Governance and Administration (offered Thursdays, 9am – 12pm)
• JSGS 801.3 Governance and Administration (delivered online asynchronously)
• JSGS 805.3 Economics for Public Policy Analysis (delivered online asynchronously)
• JSGS 806.3 Public Policy Analysis (delivered online asynchronously)
• JSGS 838.3 Public Sector Financial Management (offered Tuesdays, 1-4 pm)

Start and End Dates: September 3 to December 23, 2025

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

• The candidates for JSGS 805 and JSGS 838 must have a background in economics, as well as experience writing and assessing briefing notes.
• The candidates for JSGS 801 and JSGS 806 require experience with public policy analysis and a strong understanding of Canadian governance
• For all positions, a master’s degree in economics, political science, public administration, public policy, or equivalent is required. Experience as a TA would be an asset. The incumbents must be registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan and be in good standing with the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies; priority will be given to students enrolled in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

To apply

To apply, send the following information in a single PDF file to [e-mail] (note that the subject line of the email must state the position title: JSGS [specify course #] Teaching Assistant:

• Resume
• Cover letter stating how you meet the qualifications
• Names and contact information of at least two recent academic references

Where USask graduate students are appointed, they will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 8/5/2025
Closing Date: 8/11/2025
Number of Openings: 5
Work Location:On Campus

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