Job Category CUPE 2278 Teaching AssistantsJob Title Graduate Teaching Assistant MEDI 503Department Research and Experimental Medicine Support | Department of Medicine | Faculty of MedicinePosting End Date April 30, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date December 31, 2026Graduate Teaching AssistantMEDI - 503 Introduction to Clinical, Patient Oriented and Translational Research26W - Winter Term (September 8, 2026 to December 18, 2026)The ( ) in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking applications for a Graduate Teaching Assistant for MEDI 503, starting September 2026. This course is offered hybrid, both on Zoom and in person at ECC 100, with in-person attendance strongly encouraged.Job Term: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026Salary:GTA I ($40.16/hour) - GTA 1 is a graduate student who has completed two (2) years’ service as a graduate student teaching assistantGTA II ($38.65/hour) - GTA 2 is a graduate student with less than two (2) years’ service as a graduate student teaching assistantJob Description:Expected workload: 8 hrs/weekAttend twice weekly lectures in person (6 hrs/week)Weekly class preparation, including organization of the Canvas Learning Management SystemWeekly marking of student assignments and quizzes in CanvasTimely response to student questions via email and CanvasResponsibilities:Perform timely and fair grading of assignments, quizzes and presentations, providing constructive feedbackProvide regular and timely academic support in Canvas:Course page preparationClass announcementsCourse page updates with lecture notes and recordings, readings, and additional resourcesAccurately record and update grades for student accessSet-up Qualtrics surveys and export resultsCoordinate via email with guest lecturersRequired skills and competencies:Have completed MEDI 503 or an equivalent courseEligibility to meet all qualifications and requirements for a Graduate Teaching Assistant I or IIDemonstrated proficiency in the Canvas Learning Management System and with QualtricsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsResponsible and punctualPlease submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for two references, no later than the closing date of this posting to:CONTACT: Drs. Alice Mui and Gillian VandekerkhoveEMAIL ADDRESSES: and
