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We hire graduate students for paid employment as teaching and research assistants.

Research Assistants (RAs)

Faculty members with external research grants often hire graduate students as RAs. Details of these appointments (salary, hours, etc.) are worked out between the student and the faculty member.

Contact faculty members to find out about possible openings.

Teaching Assistants (TAs)

We have TA positions each year for academic assistants and lab instructors. TAs are covered by a collective agreement between CUPE Local 4163 Component 1 and UVic.

We post a list of openings about 3 months before the start of each term. Applications are due 4 weeks before the start of classes.

Most fall term positions will be confirmed before the start of classes in September. Some assignments may be made as late as the second week of classes. Spring term positions are finalized in early January.

A small number of positions are available for summer session. These are posted in early February and finalized in April.

Frequently asked questions

Current postings

TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) POSTING

(CUPE 4163 Specialist Instructional Laboratory Instructors & Academic Assistants)

WINTER SESSION – Spring Term 2025 01

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

TAs must be available on campus during daytime hours to fulfill duties, as needed, for the duration of the term.

Duties may include some or all of the following:

• holding scheduled office hours to assist students with problems
• preparing exams and assignments
• grading course assignments and exams
• keeping accurate records of grades
• invigilating mid-terms and final exams
• teaching in-class computer labs or conducting tutorial sessions

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Appointment procedures are based on the guidelines of the CUPE 4163 Agreement, TA Appendix Article 13.02.

Selection criteria for all positions will include the qualifications and ability of the candidate(s) based on academic merit and related experience, the career and/or pedagogical value that the experience in a particular position will provide the student, the student’s preferences, and other sources of graduate student financial support being received.

All applications will be considered, however, priority will first be given to graduate students registered in the Department of Economics, in accordance with the department’s Appointment Priority Policy, including any graduate students with conditional offers of employment included in an offer of admission.

All TAs must have a solid background in the related subject (unless specified otherwise). Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential.

APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS:

Complete the TA Application Form and return it by 4:30pm, Friday, November 22, 2024 to Charlene Toews, Administrative Officer, Department of Economics via email: econao@uvic.ca

INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ECON 103 AND ECON 104:

Complete the ECON 103/104 application form and email it to econta@uvic.ca by 4:30pm, Friday, November 22, 2024. 

NOTE: Actual number of positions and total hours for each position are subject to funding availability and/or course enrollment or cancellation.

POSITIONS ANTICIPATED IN SECOND TERM (JAN-APR) 2025:

The University is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.

Resources

Economics 2024/25 Lead Teaching Assistant : Erick Diaz

TA resources and support