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The School of Public Health and Social Policy (PHSP) is dedicated to promoting community-based approaches to research and knowledge development. When you start a career with us, you join a team that’s guided by principles of social justice and equity, diversity and cultural safety.

Faculty

Our faculty members come from a variety of disciplines and professions related to public health, and are community-centred, social equity-oriented researchers. They are experienced educators across public health, social policy and determinants of health and wellbeing. 

Staff

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Sessional instructors

Sessional instruction opportunities will be posted 2 to 3 months prior to each term of appointment. Please check this page regularly to see new postings.

Teaching assistantships

We typically post teaching assistantships at least 1 month before the term of appointment. Check this page regularly throughout the year to see new postings. 

How to apply for a TAship

To apply for a TA position, please send the following documents by email to both Cathy Worthington (phspdirector@uvic.ca) and Gillian Cornwall (phspao@uvic.ca):

• completed CUPE 4163 application form
• resume or CV
• cover letter

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

When preparing your application, please be sure to check the course timetable and ensure you are available during the days and times the course is held. If you are living and studying outside of Victoria, please also verify the course that you are applying to TA for is not held in person and on campus.

General qualifications

Please note, to grade in an undergraduate course, you must hold a master’s degree or higher. To grade in a graduate course, you must hold a PhD or be completing PhD candidacy. Course-specific qualifications are listed in each TA job posting.

Union information

In accordance with the CUPE 4163 (Component 1 & 2) collective agreement, article 13.02 (Appointment Procedures) and Appendix A, selection criteria will include:

• qualifications and ability based on academic merit and related experience
• the career and/or pedagogical value that the experience in a particular position will provide the student
• the student's preferences
• other sources of graduate student financial support being received