Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health, PUBH 850

Résumé du poste

The Teaching Assistant will assist with marking exams and assignments, hosting online office hours, and facilitating class-based online group activities. They will also support overall course delivery and student engagement under the supervision of the course instructor.

Détails du poste

Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health, PUBH 850 Required Number of Hours: 10 hours per week Duration of Employment: 2026 Fall Session Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: PUBH 850 01-Social Justice in Public Health Start and End Dates: September-December Duties: In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be as follows: Assist with marking exams, assignments, helping with securing guest speakers, and hosting online office hours to provide clarification on assignments and course content. Hosting class-based online group activities. Support overall course delivery and student engagement. You will report directly to your supervisor Dr. Holly McKenzie. Qualifications: (Skills and Abilities) PhD-level or Master’s level graduate student. Strong background knowledge of social justice and health equity and the theories that underpin the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada 2.0 (2025) Category 9: Health Equity and Social Justice (i.e. intersectionality, anticolonialism, antiracism, Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer theorizing, queer theory, and Indigenous and decolonizing theories). Research experience on social justice and health equity related projects, and/or community-based experience in social justice and health equity related fields. Prior experience as a TA. Applicants without a strong background in social justice and health equity public health practice or research will not be considered. To Apply: Interested applicants must include the following in their application via email: Current curriculum vitae with relevant experience highlighted in email cover letter. Email [email protected] no later than September 18, 2026. Inquiries for this position can be directed to Dr. Holly McKenzie. 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: 9/10/2026 Closing Date: 9/17/2026 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI 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: EDI Framework for Action. 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. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. 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 us for assistance.

Ce que vous ferez

The Teaching Assistant will assist with marking exams and assignments, hosting online office hours, and facilitating class-based online group activities. They will also support overall course delivery and student engagement under the supervision of the course instructor.

Exigences

Applicants must be a PhD-level or Master’s level graduate student with a strong background in social justice and health equity. Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant and knowledge of public health core competencies are required.

Compétences indiquées

• Recruitment · Souhaitée
• Souci du détail · Souhaitée
• Health · Souhaitée
• Process · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Supervision · Souhaitée
• email · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Public health
• Social justice
• Health equity
• Intersectionality
• Anticolonialism
• Antiracism
• Queer theory
• Indigenous theories
• Decolonizing theories
• Research
• Teaching assistance
• Course delivery
• Student engagement
• Exam marking
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Queer Theory
• Teaching
• Health Equity
• Innovation
• Research Experiences
• Social Justice
• Student Engagement

Domaines d’emploi

• Education
• Science & Research
• Social Services
• Public Health Director
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary