Teaching Assistant, Plant Sciences, PLSC 214

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in Plant Sciences (PLSC 214). The TA will support preparation and demonstrations, consult with students, supervise examinations, and work closely with the supervising faculty. Training is provided, and the role is a term appointment.

Work location is online or in the Agriculture Building computer lab, reporting to the Supervisor, with 4 hours per week across the Fall 2026 session from Sept 1 to Dec 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong background in statistical analysis and agricultural research.
• You must be registered in a graduate program.
• PSAC appointment for graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching activities for PLSC 214, including preparation and demonstrations.
• Consult with students and invigilate exams.
• Coordinate with the supervisor for assigned tasks.
• Training is provided.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Agricultural research

Education

Graduate student in Plant Sciences or related field

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Plant Sciences, PLSC 214

In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be: preparation, demonstrating, student consultation, invigilating, and conferring with the Supervisor in charge as required by the assignment. Training is provided.

Your general location of work will be online or in the computer lab in the Agriculture Building and you will report to Krista Wilde.

Required Number of Hours: 4 hours per week during the academic terms.

Duration of Employment: 2026-2027 Fall Session.

Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: PLSC 214.3.

Start and End Dates: Sept 1 to Dec 23, 2026.

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

Strong background in statistical analysis and agricultural research.

You must be registered in a graduate program.

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

Department: Plant Sciences

Status: Term

Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC

Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay

Posted Date: 8/12/2026

Closing Date: 9/8/2026

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Campus

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