TA Opportunities
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GA(T)s - Graduate Assistantships (Teaching)
Graduate Assistants (Teaching) are appointed to assist the instructor of record in various aspects of teaching an undergraduate course offered through the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) and Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation (BCR) programs. Depending on the course, GA(T) duties may include assisting with lectures, being available for office hours, grading assignments, exam invigilation, providing tutorial direction, and assisting in the preparation of demonstration and instructional aids.
GA(T) positions within the BHSc and BCR programs are available for both Fall (September-December) and Winter (January-April) terms for graduate students not holding a major scholarship. Students may hold one (1) Full GAT appointment per term.
Successful applicants will complete and sign the Assignment of Assistantship Duties form (see forms below) with their GA(T) instructor. The completed form will be submitted to the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Health & Science Education) for approval. A formal Letter of Offer will also be provided to the student for review and signature. The signed Letter of Offer and Assignment of Assistantship Duties form are then submitted to the Graduate Student’s Association (GSA).
A review of the GA(T)’s performance will also be conducted prior to the end of the term. Both the GA(T) and instructor will discuss the GA(T)’s performance and complete a Graduate Assistant Performance Review form.
All GA(T) holders are encouraged to undertake the various teaching workshops and certifications.
Collective Agreement
Governors of the University of Calgary and the Graduate Student’s Association Graduate Assistantships (Teaching/Non-teaching)
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2028
Applications for potential GA(T) appointments are accepted on an ongoing basis. Interested students are required to complete an application form, cover letter with a clear statement of interest as well as a current curriculum vitae (CV) to the course instructor for consideration.
GA(T) forms and information
Teaching Assistantship Guidelines
Assignment of Assistantship Duties
GA(T) Assignment of Assistantship Duties
Graduate Assistant Performance Review
Compensation Schedule – Schedule A of the Collective Agreement
Schedule A GSA Agreement January 2023 to December 2028
Available GA(T) teaching workshops and certifications through the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
TA Orientation
Teaching Assistant Orientation
Available BHSc GA(T) Opportunities
GA(T) positions that are currently open and accepting applications are listed below.
No positions at this time. Keep checking the website for future TA positions.