Faculty of ArtThe Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program (ACAM) is seeking applications from Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching Assistants from the Faculty of Arts to assist the following courses in 2025W Term 1 and Term 2.
ACAM_V 100-001 – Introduction to Asian Canadian Studies (Term 2, Tue/Thu, 9:30 am – 11:00 am)
Qualifications: Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in ACAM, English, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant disciplines in the Faculty of Arts. Applicants must demonstrate a good understanding in socio-cultural issues pertaining to Asian Canadian communities. Good communications and organizational skills are an asset.
Duties: The TA may be required, at a minimum, to attend classes, lead discussions, hold office hours, and manage course Canvas page.
Hours of work: The workload is around 12 hours per week, and the total number should not exceed 192 hours. Please note that the hours may vary from week to week depending on how the course is structured.
Salary (as of Sept 1, 2024)
- U.T.A. I – $26.40 per hour
- U.T.A. II – $24.44 per hour
- G.T.A. I – $40.16 per hour
- G.T.A. II – $38.65 per hour
Application: A letter of application and a curriculum vitae (please include all contact information and year of study).
ACAM_V 300-001- Dis/Orienting Asian Canada (Term 1, Tue/Thu, 9:30 am – 11:00 am)
Qualifications: Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in ACAM, History, English, Sociology, or other relevant disciplines in the Faculty of Arts. Applicants must demonstrate a good understanding in socio-cultural issues pertaining to Asian Canadian communities. Good communications and organizational skills are an asset.
Duties: The TA may be required, at a minimum, to attend classes, lead discussions, hold office hours, and manage course Canvas page.
Hours of work: The workload is around 12 hours per week, and the total number should not exceed 192 hours. Please note that the hours may vary from week to week depending on how the course is structured.
Salary (as of Sept 1, 2024)
- U.T.A. I – $26.40 per hour
- U.T.A. II – $24.44 per hour
- G.T.A. I – $40.16 per hour
- G.T.A. II – $38.65 per hour
Application: A letter of application and a curriculum vitae (please include all contact information and year of study).
ACAM_V 330-001 – Understanding Asian Diasporic Health and Well-Being (Term 2, Mon/Wed, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm)
Qualifications: Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in ACAM, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant disciplines in the Faculty of Arts. Applicants must demonstrate a good understanding in socio-cultural issues pertaining to Asian Canadian communities. Good communications and organizational skills are an asset.
Duties: The TA may be required, at a minimum, to attend classes, lead discussions, hold office hours, and manage course Canvas page.
Hours of work: The workload is around 12 hours per week, and the total number should not exceed 192 hours. Please note that the hours may vary from week to week depending on how the course is structured.
Salary (as of Sept 1, 2024)
- U.T.A. I – $26.40 per hour
- U.T.A. II – $24.44 per hour
- G.T.A. I – $40.16 per hour
- G.T.A. II – $38.65 per hour
Application: A letter of application and a curriculum vitae (please include all contact information and year of study).
To apply for any of the above positions, please submit your application materials to acam.program@ubc.ca.
Deadline for applications is August 31, 2025 (11:59 PM).
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
