Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health, PUBH 852
Required Number of Hours: 12 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2026 Winter Session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: PUBH 852 Comparative Health Systems
Start and End Dates: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026
Duties:
In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
Marking assignments;
Marking quizzes and/or exams;
Assisting with general administration of the course such as communications with students regarding assignments, and recording grades;
Other duties related to the course deemed appropriate by the Instructor(s).
Handling technical issues regarding zoom meeting attendance by on-line attendees during the class meetings with help from the SPH Online Educational Support Specialist.
You will report directly to Dr. Paul Jacob
Qualifications: (Skills and Abilities)
Enrollment in any health-related graduate program.
Completion of PUBH 852 Comparative Health Systems course is an asset.
To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae via email to: paul.jacob@usask.ca no later than December 10, 2025.
Inquiries for this position can be directed to Dr. Paul Jacob
Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.
Department: School of Public Health
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: 12/9/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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