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Graduate Teaching Assistant 

MEDI_V 501 Molecular and Cellular Biology of Experimental Medicine 

Winter Term (September 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026) 

Job Description 

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 501, starting September 2026. This course is offered in person at Eye Care Centre Lecture Theatre (ECC 100) at Vancouver General Hospital campus. 

Job Term: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Expected workload: 7 hrs/week

• Attending lectures: 4 hrs

• Weekly Prep work: 1hr

• Weekly Marking: 1hr

• Responding to student questions: 1hr

Responsibilities:

• Support Director recruiting lecturers and organizing lecture schedule.

• Attend classes to support lecturers and AV/IT needs.

• Perform timely and fair grading of assignments, lab reports, quizzes, and exams, providing constructive feedback.

• Provide academic support through office hours or online forums, assisting with course content and preparation.

Organizational tasks:

• Set up Canvas page at the beginning of the term

• Send class announcements.

• Regularly update the course page on Canvas with lecture notes, lab materials, readings, and additional resources.

• Accurately record and update grades on Canvas for student access.

Required skills and competencies:

• Proficiency in Canvas and content organization.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Responsible and punctual.