Sessional positions are generally posted in February for Summer semester, June for Fall semester, and October for Spring semester. Please note that all positions are contingent upon enrollment and budgetary approval, and are hired in accordance with the TSSU-SFU Collective Agreement, Article 14.

Please send electronic applications only to the attention of the Chair, Department of Indigenous Studies, c/o indgsec@sfu.ca

Sessional Instructor Positions

Please check back for future postings.  

Teaching Assistants and Tutor-Markers are hired in accordance with the TSSU-SFU Collective Agreement, Articles 13 and 15, respectively.

In order to be appointed a person must have sufficient knowledge in the discipline of the course to interpret the course material, competency in oral and written English, and willingness to undertake specific course designation training sessions. Students interested in Teaching Assistant or Tutor-Marker positions should inquire about training sessions. 

Applicants must complete and submit the online TA/TM Application Form by the posted deadline to be considered for a position.

Please note that all positions are contingent upon enrollment and budgetary approval.

Teaching Assistant/Tutor-Marker Positions

Please check back for future postings.

• Human Resources: TSSU Member Benefit Plan
• Graduate Student Society: Graduate Student Benefit Plan
• Medical Insurance information for Graduate Student TAs (explains how the benefit plans can work with each other)
• Teaching Resources: Centre for Educational Excellence (CEE)
• Graduate Studies: Professional Development Opportunities
• Data Security Standard: Guidelines to help the University Community surrounding the appropriate handling and storage of different types of data.
  

Equity 
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)

Privacy 
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article 13 F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.