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SUMMER 2026 POLITICAL SCIENCE TA/TM POSITIONS

Applications for Summer 2026 are open. Apply here.

Deadline to apply: March 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST

Courses and tutorials are subject to change. Our ability to offer them is contingent upon final budgetary auhorization and enrolment numbers. Please keep this in mind when you apply. 

Note: Before applying for TA/TM positons please be sure that the courses you are applying for do not conflict with your own course and/or work schedule. TAs must be available for the lecture and tutorials they are assigned to (students are typically assigned 3 tutorial sections). TM positions may require onsite exam invigilation. Course schedules can be found via goSFU under Class Search.

We recommend applying broadly to increase the chance of receiving a TA position.

Course # Course Title Location Instructor TA  Qualifications BU (including 1.17 Prep)
100 Introduction to Politics and Government  Burnaby Sessional Instructor TA    3.17
151 Justice and Law Burnaby Sessional Instructor TA   3.17
341 Politics across the Pacific Burnaby Tsuyoshi Kawasaki TA (Marking Duties only)   2

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Intersession

International Organization Burnaby James Busumtwi-sam TA (Marking Duties only)   2

Priority System for TA Allocation 

Note:

  • Total number of BUs subject to change depending on enrollment
  • Salary will be paid according to TSSU TA salary scale

EQUITY:

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. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the hiring manager of the department.