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Graduate Teaching Assistant 

MEDI_V 504A and B Emerging Topics in Experimental Medicine 

Winter Term (October 19, 2026 to February 10, 2027) 

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 504 A and B, starting October 2026. This course is offered in person at the Vancouver General Hospital campus. 

Job Term: October 5, 2026 to March 6, 2027 

Expected workload: 7 hrs/week 

• Attending lab and lectures: 4 hrs 

• Weekly Prep work: 1hr 

• Weekly Marking: 1hr 

• Responding to student questions: 1hr 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead lab sessions, demonstrating practical aspects of the coursework and guiding students through exercises. Note that materials will be provided. 

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

• Be prepared to conduct lectures in the absence of the instructor. 

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

• Assist in the creation of assignment questions and lab exercises relevant to course objectives. 

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: 

• Strong skills in coding using R and adeptness in using RStudio for data analysis. 

• Produce comprehensive reports and presentations in PDF and HTML formats using R Markdown. 

• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms. 

• Proficiency in Canvas and content organization. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Responsible and punctual.