Tutor Marker/Teaching Assistant Postings
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
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Fall 2026
Posted: June 29, 2026, Departmental Website, Central Posting Website, TSSU
All positions located at Burnaby Campus unless otherwise specified.
Department of Archaeology
Tutor Marker/Teaching Assistant Positions
Teaching Assistant and Tutor Marker positions within the Department of Archaeology will be posted 10 weeks prior to the commencement of the semester and will close 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the semester. Formal offers will be given commencing 6 weeks prior to the semester and completed at least 4 weeks prior to semester start.
Appointment Dates: September 9, 2025-December 23, 2026
Teaching Assistant Positions Marking Only (NO CLASSROOM CONTACT)
ARCH 101-3 Reconstructing the Human Past (Marking and assessment consultation-Online-4.00*) G. Morrissey (up to 3 positions pending enrollment)
ARCH 226-3 Shamans, Sacrifice and Psychedelics (Marking and assessment consultation-Online-4.00*) B. McCauley (up to 3 positions pending enrollment)
ARCH 301-3 Ancient Visual Art (Marking and assessment consultation-Online-4.00*) R. Muir (up to 3 positions pending enrollment)
Teaching Assistant Positions
ARCH 101-3 Ancient Peoples and Places (4.17*) TBA
ARCH 131-3 Human Origins (4.17*) D. Sandgathe
ARCH 272W-4 Archaeology of the Old World (5.17* TUTORIALS)
ARCH 323-3 Special Topics (4.17* LABS)
ARCH 340-5 Zooarchaeology (5.17* LABS) C. Conlan
ARCH 373-5 Human Osteology (6.17* LABS) C. Kirkpatrick
ARCH 383-4 Ancient & Forensic DNA (5.17* LABS) D. Yang
ARCH 471W Archaeological Theory (5.17*) R. Jamieson
*indicates tentative base units
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient knowledge in the discipline of the course to interpret the course material.
Applications
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to people who are eligible for employment in Canada at the time of application.
Please submit your application through the employment opportunities section of the Departmental website which can be accessed at the following address: https://www.sfu.ca/archaeology/about/employment/TAs/ta-tm-application-form.html
Application Deadline: July 13, 2026
Salary
- 4.00 Base Units = $5,728 (GTA1)-$6,648 (GTA2)
- 4.17 Base Units = $5,940 (GTA1)-$6,860 (GTA2)
- 5.17 Base Units = $7,372 (GTA1)-$8,522 (GTA2)
Based on the most recent published salary scales, subject to change. Further information, including the Collective Agreement, may be found here: https://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/tssu.html
Appointments
Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Teaching Assistant or Tutor Marker is in accordance with the TSSU Collective Agreement and the Department of Archaeology’s Hiring Priority Policy.
Please note that all Teaching Assistant positions are in the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).
Appointments are subject to sufficient enrollment and final budgetary authorization.
Policies
Equity
Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. (See Policy GP 19).
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