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Graduate Teaching Assistant

MEDI - 503 Introduction to Clinical, Patient Oriented and Translational Research

26W - Winter Term (September 8, 2026 to December 18, 2026)

The Experimental Medicine Graduate Program (https://exp.med.ubc.ca/) 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, 2026

Salary:

• GTA I ($40.16/hour) - GTA 1 is a graduate student who has completed two (2) years’ service as a graduate student teaching assistant

• GTA II ($38.65/hour) - GTA 2 is a graduate student with less than two (2) years’ service as a graduate student teaching assistant

Job Description:

Expected workload: 8 hrs/week

• Attend twice weekly lectures in person (6 hrs/week)

• Weekly class preparation, including organization of the Canvas Learning Management System

• Weekly marking of student assignments and quizzes in Canvas

• Timely response to student questions via email and Canvas

Responsibilities:

• Perform timely and fair grading of assignments, quizzes and presentations, providing constructive feedback

• Provide regular and timely academic support in Canvas:

• Course page preparation

• Class announcements

• Course page updates with lecture notes and recordings, readings, and additional resources

• Accurately record and update grades for student access

• Set-up Qualtrics surveys and export results

• Coordinate via email with guest lecturers

Required skills and competencies:

• Have completed MEDI 503 or an equivalent course

• Eligibility to meet all qualifications and requirements for a Graduate Teaching Assistant I or II

• Demonstrated proficiency in the Canvas Learning Management System and with Qualtrics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Responsible and punctual

Please 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 Vandekerkhove

EMAIL ADDRESSES: alice.mui@ubc.ca and gillian.vandekerkhove@ubc.ca