Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health, PUBH 849

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the School of Public Health. The candidate will assist in marking, hosting activities, and supporting course engagement for PUBH 849. Ideal applicants are PhD graduate students with research experience in substance use harm reduction. Applications will be accepted until December 18, 2025, with inquiries directed to Dr. Barb Fornssler.

Qualifications

• Must be a PhD-level graduate student.
• Must have completed PUB 849 Advanced concepts in harm reduction.
• Experience in substance use harm reduction research required.
• Community engagement experience related to harm reduction is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Mark exams and assignments, assist with guest speakers.
• Host online group activities for the course.
• Support course delivery and promote student engagement.

Skills

PhD-level graduate student

Research experience on substance use related topics

Community-based engagement experience

Prior experience as TA in the School of Public Health

Job description

Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health, PUBH 849

Required Number of Hours: 60 hours during the academic term or 10 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2025 Winter Session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: PUBH 849 – Advanced concepts in harm reduction
Start and End Dates: January 1 - April 30, 2026

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

• Marking exams, assignments, helping with securing guest speakers, and hosting online office hours to review exam grades.
• Hosting class-based online group activities.
• Support overall course delivery and student engagement.
• You will report directly to your supervisor Dr. Barb Fornssler.

Qualifications: (Skills and Abilities)

• PhD-level graduate student.
• Previously completed PUB 849 Advanced concepts in harm reduction.
• Research experience on substance use related topics.
• Community-based engagement experience for harm reduction services and research practice.
• Prior experience as TA in the School of Public Health.

Applicants without a strong background in substance use harm reduction related research will not be considered.

To Apply:

• Interested applicants must include the following in their application via email: current curriculum vitae with relevant experience highlighted in email cover letter. Email [e-mail] no later than December 18, 2025.
• Inquiries for this position can be directed to Dr. Barb Fornssler.

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

Department: School of Public Health
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 12/11/2025
Closing Date: 12/17/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity‑deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

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