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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.
CURRENT POSTINGS
There are no current job postings.
Students
CURRENT POSTINGS
2026/2027 Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA), and Markers
The Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies will be hiring a combination of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) and markers for undergraduate courses for the 2025 Winter terms.
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to World Archaeology |
| ANTH 170 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology |
| ANTH 200 | Public Anthropology: Engagement and Advocacy |
| ANTH 205 | Gender, Sexuality, and the Body |
| ANTH 212 | Witchcraft, Magic and Myth: Anthropology of the Supernatural |
| ANTH 227 | Culture Health and Illness |
| ANTH 313 | Anthropology of Gender |
| ANTH 445 | Political Ecology |
| GEOG 110 | Introduction to Physical Geography: Place, Process, and People |
| GEOG 128 | Human Geography: Space, Place, and Community |
| GEOG 129 | Human Geography: Resources, Development, and Society |
| GEOG 201 | Introduction to Research in Sustainability and Geography |
| GEOG 270 | Introduction to Cartography and Mapmaking |
| GWST 100 | Gender, Race, Sexuality and Power I: An Introduction |
| GWST 215 | Gender and Popular Culture |
| INDG 100 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies |
| INDG 102 | Introduction to Indigeneity: Ways of Knowing |
| INDG 104 | Indigenous Leadership 1 |
| INDG 105 | Indigenous Leadership 2 |
| INDG 202 | Interior Salishan Literatures: Concepts and Frameworks |
| INDG 203 | Indigenous Peoples’ Historical Perspectives |
| INDG 204 | Métis Peoples and Perspectives |
| INDG 205 | Indigenous Identities |
| INDG 210 | Indigenous Peoples of the Americas |
| INDG 295H | Indigenous Health Services |
Applicants enrolled as full-time students at UBC Okanagan will be given preference (a full-time student is defined as a minimum of 18 credits over the 2 terms of the 2026W session). Preferred qualifications include a strong understanding of the discipline. Applications for UTA positions would be preferably students with 4th year standing who are ANTH, GEOG, GWST and INDG majors. UTAs will only be hired if graduate students do not take the option of these positions or if more funding is available. All applicants including international students must be permitted to work in Canada and living in British Columbia until at least April 30, 2027. Teaching Assistants may be involved in the following:
- marking midterms, assignments, tests, quizzes and exams
- leading discussion periods and tutorials
- invigilating tests and exams
- providing academic assistance to students during office hours
- various duties as appointed by the supervisor
The exact hours of these positions vary, but will not exceed 12 hours per week, on average, from September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Success candidates could be assigned duties in one or more undergraduate courses. These positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Current wages for these positions are:
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- Graduate TAs (PhD Program) $40.48 hourly
- Graduate TAs (Master’s Program) $39.01 hourly
- Undergraduate TAs $22.26 hourly
- Markers $20.97 hourly
To apply for this position:
Please submit your completed GTA or UTA application form, a cover letter outlining the coursework and training you have in relation to the disciplines you are applying to teach in, and a resume. These can be sent to the Senior Departmental Administrator, Maria Jose Beltran Santos via email at mariajose.beltransantos@ubc.ca by April 30, 2026. Late applications will not be considered. All applications received after this date will be kept on file in case all positions are not filled.
All applicants will be considered in accordance with the BCGEU preferred candidate pool (BCGEU letter of understanding). Remote and on-campus work are subject to the same regulatory and statutory obligations. Work that would normally be performed on campus within British Columbia (BC) must continue to be performed at a location within the province.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
**All positions are subject to budgetary approval and based on enrollment**