Graduate Teaching Assistant MEDI 501
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Catégorie : Part time
Industrie : Educational Services
Employeur : University of British Columbia
Job Category
CUPE 2278 Teaching AssistantsJob Title
Graduate Teaching Assistant MEDI 501Department
Research and Experimental Medicine Support | Department of Medicine | Faculty of MedicinePosting End Date
April 30, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
December 31, 2026
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.