The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, 865 Teaching Assistant
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following course during the 2025-26 Winter session.
Required Number of Hours: Casual, up to a total of 80 hours over the duration of the appointment
Duration of Employment: Winter 2025-26 term
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: JSGS 865.3 Decision Making in Organizations
Start and End Dates: January 6 to April 30, 2026
In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, the general duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
- Meeting with course instructor to prepare for upcoming class;
- Monitor online interactions while live class is happening; and
- Providing assistance with other course matters as assigned.
This position will work on campus. The TA will report formally to the JSGS Director of Administration, and their work will be directed and supervised by the course instructor, Dr. Marc-Andre Pigeon.
Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
The candidate must have taken this course previously. Experience as a TA would be an asset, as would experience managing online interactions. Training in qualitative methods is a plus. The incumbent must be registered in a PhD program at the University of Saskatchewan; priority will be given to students enrolled in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. Candidates must be in good standing with the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
To apply To apply, send the following information in a single PDF file to (the subject line of the email must state the position title: JSGS 865 Teaching Assistant:
- Resume
- Cover letter stating how you meet the qualifications
- Names and contact information of at least two recent academic references
Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Posted Date: 12/9/2025
Closing Date: 12/15/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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