Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health, VACC 990

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

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the VACC 990 Graduate Seminar course during the Winter 2026 term. This position requires involvement in developing assignment questions, marking exams, and hosting on-campus as well as online activities. Applicants should be enrolled in any health-related graduate program and must submit their applications via email to the provided address by December 31, 2025. The role offers 260 hours of work during the academic term, promoting an inclusive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a health-related graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Develop assignment questions.
• Mark exams, assignments, and online posts.
• Host online office hours and assist with guest speakers.
• Facilitate on-campus classes.
• Report directly to supervisor Dr. Suresh Tikoo.

Skills

Enrollment in any health-related graduate program

Job description

Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health, VACC 990

Required Number of Hours: 260 hours during the academic term or 10 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2026 Winter Session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: VACC 990 – Graduate Seminar
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:

• Developing assignment questions
• Marking exams, assignments, online posts, helping with securing guest speakers, and hosting online office hours to review exam grades
• Hosting class-based online group activities
• Hosting on-campus classes
• You will report directly to your supervisor Dr. Suresh Tikoo

Qualifications: (Skills and Abilities)
Enrollment in any health-related graduate program.

To Apply:

• Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae via email to: [e-mail] no later than December 31, 2025
• Inquiries for this position can be directed to Dr. Tikoo

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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.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.