Mechatronic Systems Engineering Graduates

Employment Opportunities in MSE

Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) welcomes qualified graduate and undergraduate students to apply for Teaching Assistant (TA) positions for MSE courses. Students must apply/reapply and be selected for TA positions each term. All positions are subject to budgetary approval and sufficient enrollment.

SFU is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

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TA Postings

FALL 2026

Opening Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Closing Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Appointment Period: September 8, 2026 to December 31, 2026

MSE courses are scheduled for in-person delivery and TAs are expected to be available in-person for all scheduled class, and lab and/or tutorial assignments for the duration of the contract.

The salary for each base unit is $1,242. Masters’ students receive an additional scholarship amount of $190 per base unit and Ph.D. students receive an additional scholarship of $420 per base unit. Estimated base unit assignments may vary depending on final enrollment numbers. Based on the 2022-2024 TSSU Wage Schedules (sfu.ca).

Click the MSE course list, specific course requirements, or other listed items to access detailed information.

Course List

Specific Course Requirements

Education Requirements

TA Appointment Priorities

Application Process