Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health, PUBH 867

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

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Teaching Assistant for PUBH 867: Health Policy & Politics. The role involves marking assignments, facilitating discussions, and supporting students. Applicants should have experience with health policy analysis. This is a casual, graduate-level position for the 2026 Winter Session, located on campus in Saskatoon. The salary is based on current rates, and applications are due by December 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with health policy and/or public policy analysis and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Marking policy brief and essay assignments and exams.
• Facilitate group discussions.
• Correspond with students regarding course-related questions.

Skills

Experience with health policy and/or public policy analysis and briefs

Job description

Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health, PUBH 867

Required Number of Hours: 280 hours during the academic term or 10-12 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2026 Winter Session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: PUBH 867 Health Policy & Politics
Start and End Dates: January 2026 – April 2026

Duties:

• Marking policy brief and essay assignments and exams
• Facilitate group discussions
• Correspond with students regarding course-related questions
• You will report directly to Dr. Thilina Bandara

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities):

• Experience with health policy and/or public policy analysis and briefs

To Apply:

• Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter detailing your experience with health policy and/or public policy and curriculum vitae via email to: [e-mail] no later than December 10, 2025
• Inquiries for this position can be directed to Dr. Thilina Bandara

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: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: 12/9/2025
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: On Campus

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