HLTH 253: Introduction to Indigenous Health in Canada
July 06, 2026
Submit applications by July 26, 2026. Anticipated decisions date week of July 27, 2026.
Position overview
| Postition Overview | |
|---|---|
| Term | September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (202609) |
| Number of positions | 1* |
| Total hours per position | 160 |
| Average weekly hours | 10 |
| Position title | Teaching Assistant |
| Course | HLTH 253: Introduction to Indigenous Health in Canada |
| Delivery mode | Offered fully online and primarily asynchronous with 2 required synchronous events during the term. |
| Hourly rate | $34.72 + 4% vacation pay |
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will hold a minimum master's degree. They will have excellent interpersonal, time management, and communication skills. Candidates will have a functional and pedagogical understanding of Indigenous peoples’ experiences with settler colonialism in Canada. TAs will help guide understanding of the historical and contemporary contexts surrounding health disparities and inequities experienced by First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. The TA will help with facilitating discussions on Indigenous concepts of health and wellbeing, with a focus on resistance and leadership of Indigenous Peoples in addressing health challenges.
Summary of duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities of the teaching assistant will include moderating discussion boards and facilitating deep class discussions; timely and effective communication with students, the instructor, and other TA(s); creativity and a willingness to contribute substantially to developing excellent course content (including coordinating with guest lecturers); pre-testing quizzes and exams and grading written assignments and exams.
Equity statement
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.