Careers

Careers at UBC Okanagan

With more than 18,000 faculty and staff, UBC is one of British Columbia’s largest workforces. We are also one of the most progressive, consistently recognized as one of BC’s best employers.

Faculty and Staff

We value our faculty and staff members and are always looking for talented people to join our thriving team. Excellent benefits, diverse career opportunities, and a true community spirit are just some of the reasons you should consider joining our team of talented, dynamic faculty and staff. For a full list of current openings, visit UBC’s Staff & Faculty Careers page.

SESSIONAL LECTURER POSTINGS

We also hire faculty into term appointments for a specified period of time for courses taught in the Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies. Sessional lecturers teach and/or perform related duties, including course coordination or lab supervision, for a period of less than 12 months.

No current job postings.

Students

2025 SUMMER MARKING ASSISTANTS

Community, Culture and Global Studies requires a number of Marking Assistants for courses in the summer terms 2025.

Summer Term 1 (May 12-June 27)

GEOG 128        Human Geography: Space, Place, and Community

GEOG 129        Resources, Development and Society

INDG 100         Introduction to Indigenous Studies

Summer Term 2 (July 2-August 15)

INDG 102            Introduction to Indigeneity: Ways of Knowing

The successful Teaching Assistants may be involved in the following duties, among others to be determined by the supervisor:

  • assisting in marking assignments and exams
  • assisting with invigilating duties
  • delivering tutorials
  • assisting students academically during office hours
  • The average hours will be 6 or 12 hours per week. Assignments are based on enrolment and will not be assigned until after summer registration is complete.

Wages for Marking Assistants:   $20.97/hour

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Please clearly identify the course(s) you are applying for and email your cover letter and current Curriculum vitae to Maria Jose Beltran Santos at mariajose.beltransantos@ubc.ca by March 14, 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Please indicate previous TA or teaching experience, and identify the courses you have taken which would contribute to your qualifications to TA a particular subject. All applicants will be considered in accordance with the BCGEU preferred candidate pool (BCGEU letter of understanding #2).

 UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.