Employment
TSSU Positions
SESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Fall 2026 Sessional Instructors Job Posting #2
Applications Deadline: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 11:59 PM (PST)
Appointment duration: September 8, 2026 to December 24, 2026
Course |
Course Name |
Description |
Qualifications |
Campus Location |
Schedule |
CA 230 |
Filmmaking II |
3.5 contact hrs (1x3 hr studio+1x3 hr lab) |
|
Vancouver |
MoWe 10:30-13:20 IN-PERSON instruction |
For course descriptions please visit: https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2026/fall/courses.html
For previous course outlines please visit: https://www.sfu.ca/outlines.html
For pay scales please visit: http://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/tssu.html
Application Instructions
- Email your cover letter and CV to sca_manager@sfu.ca
- Name your documents with your last name first (eg. Smith_CV, Smith_CoverLetter)
- Clearly indicate the course(s) to which you are applying in your cover letter AND in the email subject
- For selected/special topics please indicate what you plan to teach
- A course syllabus or other related documents are optional unless otherwise stated above
- Late or incomplete applications will NOT be considered
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.
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Hiring Policies
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 (See Policy GP 19.). 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 sca_manager@sfu.ca.
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
Human Resources: TSSU Member Benefit Plan
Graduate Student Society: Graduate Student Benefit Plan
Medical Insurance information for Graduate Student TAs (explains how the benefit plans can work with each other)
Teaching and Learning Centre / TLC workshops
Centre for Educational Excellence workshops
Graduate Studies: Professional Development Opportunities
Introduction to Teaching for TAs & TMs Canvas
International Teaching Assistants (ITA) Teaching Guide
Protection of SFU Data on Mobile Devices: What you must do if you plan to store your student's information on a mobile device.
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