Graduate Teaching Assistant MEDI 503
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Job Summary
Job Category
CUPE 2278 Teaching AssistantsJob Title
Graduate Teaching Assistant MEDI 503Department
Research and Experimental Medicine Support Department of Medicine Faculty of MedicinePosting End Date
April 30 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
December 31 2026Graduate Teaching Assistant
MEDI - 503 Introduction to Clinical Patient Oriented and Translational Research
26W - Winter Term (September 8 2026 to December 18 2026)
The Experimental Medicine Graduate Program ( in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking applications for a Graduate Teaching Assistant for MEDI 503 starting September 2026. This course is offered hybrid both on Zoom and in person at ECC 100 with in-person attendance strongly encouraged.
Job Term: September 1 2026 to December 31 2026
Salary:
GTA I ($40.16/hour) - GTA 1 is a graduate student who has completed two (2) years service as a graduate student teaching assistant
GTA II ($38.65/hour) - GTA 2 is a graduate student with less than two (2) years service as a graduate student teaching assistant
Job Description:
Expected workload: 8 hrs/week
Attend twice weekly lectures in person (6 hrs/week)
Weekly class preparation including organization of the Canvas Learning Management System
Weekly marking of student assignments and quizzes in Canvas
Timely response to student questions via email and Canvas
Responsibilities:
Perform timely and fair grading of assignments quizzes and presentations providing constructive feedback
Provide regular and timely academic support in Canvas:
Course page preparation
Class announcements
Course page updates with lecture notes and recordings readings and additional resources
Accurately record and update grades for student access
Set-up Qualtrics surveys and export results
Coordinate via email with guest lecturers
Required skills and competencies:
Have completed MEDI 503 or an equivalent course
Eligibility to meet all qualifications and requirements for a Graduate Teaching Assistant I or II
Demonstrated proficiency in the Canvas Learning Management System and with Qualtrics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsible and punctual
Please submit a letter of application a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for two references no later than the closing date of this posting to:
CONTACT: Drs. Alice Mui and Gillian Vandekerkhove
EMAIL ADDRESSES: and
Required Experience:
Junior IC
