[Hiring] Teaching Assistant @University of Saskatchewan

Role Description

In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:

• Marking
• General student support

Your general location of work will be remote, and you will report to Jordie Gagnon.

Required Number of Hours: 50 hours during the academic term

Duration of Employment: 2026 Summer session

Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: ASKI 106.3 - Decolonizing the Land

Start and End Dates: July 6, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergrad degree (any discipline) with preference to someone with a social sciences background
• Preference will be given to graduate students

Requirements

• Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, other documents you require (references, etc.)
• Send your application materials to: [email protected] no later than June 30, 2026
• Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Jordie Gagnon at [email protected] or 306-966-4041
• Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC

Benefits

• Status: Term
• Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
• Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
• Posted Date: 6/19/2026
• Closing Date: 6/30/2026
• Number of Openings: 1
• Work Location: On Campus

Company Description

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.