Teaching Assistantship Opportunities

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. 

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.

Teaching Assistant Postings

 Applications for the summer 2024 term are now CLOSED.

 

Before submitting your application to become a TA, we kindly request that you carefully review the minimum requirements specific to the course you're interested in. The School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering encompasses various specializations, and to be eligible for appointment, candidates must possess adequate expertise within the relevant discipline to effectively interpret course materials.

Applications must be submitted through MSE application portal:

By accepting a TA/TM appointment, you are confirming your commitment to be available for the entire duration of the appointment, including any subsequent assignments or requirements that may be assigned to you such as:

  • orientation, planning, and coordinating meetings
  • lectures, if required
  • assigned labs or tutorials
  • assignment, mid-term, and final exam marking
  • mid-term and final exam invigilation
  • office hours

We thank all applicants for their interest.  However, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Policies

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 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.

Resources For TAs/TMs/Sessionals

 

The following links will help you get your medical coverage and other benefits, as well as help you learn how to become a better teacher.