BMLSc Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

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About The Position

The BMLSc Graduate Teaching Assistant will support the coordination and administration of 1 - 2 courses per term in the BMLSc program and Department of Pathology. This could include one or a combination of a 200L course, and a 300L or 400L course.

Requirements

• Registered full-time student in a graduate program related to health sciences/medicine disciplines.
• Education or work experience in health sciences.
• Strong critical appraisal skills, excellent academic writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Priority is given to graduate students in the Department of Pathology and/or Faculty of Medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with analyzing health or biological data sets is a bonus.
• Indicate if you have taken the Instructional Skills Workshop offered by CTLT or an equivalent pedagogy course.

Responsibilities

• Guiding student groups through critical appraisal learning, discussions, presentations, and in-class activities.
• Assisting faculty with planning, design and setup of learning resources and activities.
• Teaching tutorials and/or lectures under supervision of faculty.
• Providing academic assistance to students in office hours and communicating with students regularly throughout the term.
• Attending lectures, tracking participation, and communicating with course instructors on a regular basis.
• Marking tests, assignments, and reports using provided rubric.
• Contributing to or assisting with other course of Program duties as needed and mutually agreed upon.

Benefits

• We offer a wide variety of career opportunities and encourage you to explore your true potential in an environment that fosters professional and personal growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level