Professional Opportunities

Graduate students are encouraged to supplement their experience and income with paid positions as Teaching Assistants (TA), Tutor Markers (TM), and Sessional Instructors (SI). These positions are supported by the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) at SFU and offer benefits and tuition deferments for international and domestics students. 

For TAs and TMs:

  • Positions posted: On the Monday of the tenth (10) week prior to the commencement of the term. 
  • Postings close: Postings shall remain open at least two (2) weeks. 
  • Offers by: Successful applicants shall receive written notification of the employment offer between six (6) and four (4) weeks prior to the commencement of the term.

For Sessional Instructors:

  • Positions posted: At least six (6) weeks prior to the commencement of the term. 
  • Offers by: At least three (3) weeks prior to the commencement of the term.