Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Postings
These postings are updated by SFU's departments. Applicants should make sure that they can meet the departments' requirements and application deadlines. Please apply directly to the department where the job posting is located. Please check your department's job posting website as well.
Sessional Instructor
Available Sessional position(s) in Spring 2027:
BPK 307 - Human Physiology III (3)
The closeing date for applications is Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
To apply, please prepare in advance a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement and contact information for three references as a single file in a portable document format (PDF, ~7MB Maximum size). When ready, submit via the on-line application form
Questions can be sent to Van Truong at vtruong@sfu.ca
Teaching Assistant/Marker Positions
Application Period: October 26 - November 9, 2026
Appointment Period: January 4 - April 30, 2027
Online application form for teaching assistantships
| Course | Title | Instructor | Estimated BU | Position Type |
| BPK105OL | Anatomy & Physiology Hum Surv | Ryan Dill | 7.17 | TA |
| BPK110 | Human Nutrition | Kevin Lunnie | 5.17 | TA |
| BPK110OL | Human Nutrition | Kevin Lunnie | 6.17-7.17 | TA |
| BPK140 | Contemporary Health | Dave Ng | 5.17 | TA |
| BPK140OL | Contemporary Health | Dave Ng | 6.17-7.17 | TA |
| BPK 142 | Introduction to BPK | Ryan Dill | 5.67-7.67 | TA |
| BPK 143 | Exercise: Health Performance | Liane Jean | 5.17 | TA |
| BPK 201 | Biomechanics | Sabrina Lee | 6.17 | TA |
| BPK 205/208 | Human Physiology | Damon Poburko | 5.17-9.17 | TA |
| BPK 207 | Sensorimotor Cntl and Learning | Dylan Cooke | 5.17-9.17 | TA |
| BPK 241 | Sports Injuries | Kevin Lunnie | 3.5 | Marker |
| BPK 303 | Assess. Of Movement & Function | Liane Jean | 4.17 | TA |
| BPK304W | Inquiry and Measurement | Sabrina Lee | 5.17 | TA |
| 4-4.5 | Marker | |||
| BPK 305 | Human Physiology I | Tom Claydon/Maks Prondzynksi | 6.17 | TA |
| BPK 306 | Human Physiology II | Leanne Ramer | 6.17 | TA |
| BPK 307 | Human Physiology III | Sessional Instructor | 4.17 | TA |
| BPK310 | Exer/Work Physiology | Ryan Dill | 4 | Marker |
| BPK312 | Nutrition/Fitness | Mattew White | 3.17 | TA |
| BPK 325B | Clinical Human Anatomy | Leanne Ramer | 4.17-5.17 | TA |
| BPK326 | Functional Anatomy | Leanne Ramer | 5.17-6.17 | TA |
| BPK340 | Active Health: Behavior and Promotion | Diana Bedoya | 3.5 | Marker |
| BPK 342OL | Active Health | Carmen Bott | 1.5-2.5 | Marker |
| BPK343 | Active Health: Assessment and Programming | Carmen Bott | 2 | Marker |
| BPK 405 | Clinical Exercise Physiology | Alexandra Coates | 3.17 | TA |
| BPK 407 | Human Physiology Lab | James Carter | 6.17 | TA |
| BPK 408w | Cell Physiology Lab | Megan Barker | 5.17 | TA |
| BPK 417 | Obesity and Weight Management | Diana Bedoya | 2 | Marker |
| BPK 443 E100 | Advanced Exercise Programming | Dave Clarke | 1.5 | TA |
| BPK 444 | Cardiac Disease | Victoria Claydon | 6.17 | TA |
| BPK 446 | Neurological Disorders | Gustavo Balbinot | 2.5 | Marker |
| BPK 448 | Rehab of Movement Control | Andy Hoffer | 3.5 | Marker |
Sry = Surrey Campus, OL = Online Course, B = Blended Course.
Marker positions and TA positions for online (OL) courses are very limited. Students are strongly encouraged to apply to TA in-person courses or be willing to decline this portion of their funding if an OL position is not availible.
All successful applicants must demonstrate completion of the required safety training prior to the start of the course. Safety training requirements for each course are listed in the complete qualifications for TA/Marker positions document. Retraining is not required if certification is still valid.
Pay rates for teaching assistants and markers
Salary per Base Unit (BU) = $1242
Scholarship per base unit (does not include prep units which are typically 0.17):
- Master's (GTA1) = $190
- PhD (GTA2) = $420
Undergraduate and non-student TAs and Markers do not recieve scholarship pay.
Sample salary calculations for 5.17 BU Teaching Assistant Position:
Master's: (5.17*1242)+(5*190) = $7371
PhD: (5.17*1242)+(5*420) = $521
Undergraduate and non-student: (5.17*1242) = $6421
Forms and Required Training
Teaching Assistant/Marker Appointment Priorities
Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Teaching Assistant is in accordance with Article XIII of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).
Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Tutor-Marker is in accordance with Article XV of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).
There is substantial pedagogical value of teaching to the TA. Accordingly the department expects that its graduate students, and in particular PhD candidates, will normally TA.
In allocating Teaching Assistant/Tutor-Marker positions, the department will also take into account the following:
- Instructor requests;
- Applicant’s preferences;
- Amount of financial support offered on admission to the graduate program as determined by the DGS admission letter;
- Suitability for particular courses (e.g. discipline of prior degree(s), publications, experience);
- Employment evaluations (Student evaluations and Instructor evaluations conducted at the end of every term);
- Number of base units already received to ensure sufficient teaching-related experience in her/his field of study
If an assignment within a priority group requires a selection between applicants, the graduate student without financial support from merit based scholarships or merit based fellowships during the semester of appointment with a value equal to at least a 5.17 appointment, will have priority for the appointment.
Policies
Equity
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)
Privacy
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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 XIII 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.