Teaching Assistant, VACC990, School of Public Health

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

Job summary

A Canadian university seeks a Teaching Assistant for the VACC 990 course. Responsibilities include developing assignments, grading coursework, hosting online and on-campus classes, and supporting students. The position requires enrollment in a health-related graduate program and offers 260 hours of work during the academic term. Apply via email by September 24, 2025.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a relevant health-related graduate program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop assignment questions and mark exams and assignments.
• Host online office hours for reviews and on-campus classes.
• Assist in securing guest speakers.

Skills

Enrollment in any health-related graduate program

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant, VACC990, School of Public Health

Rate of Pay: See current rates of pay

Required Number of Hours: 260 hours during the academic term or 10 hours per week

Duration of Employment: 2025 Fall Session

Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: VACC 990 – Graduate Seminar

Start and End Dates: September 1 – April 30, 2025

Responsibilities

• 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

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

To Apply

• Interested applicants must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae via email to: [e-mail] no later than September 24, 2025.
• Inquiries for this position can be directed to Dr. Tikoo.

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

Department: School of Public Health

Status: Term

Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC

Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay

Posted Date: 9/17/2025

Closing Date: 9/24/2025

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Campus

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