HLTH 301: Health Systems in Canada
October 09, 2026
Submit applications by October 25, 2026. Anticipated decisions date week of October 26, 2026.
Position overview
| Postition Overview | |
|---|---|
| Term | January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 (202701) |
| Number of positions | 1* |
| Total hours per position | 160 |
| Average weekly hours | 10 |
| Position title | Teaching Assistant |
| Course | HLTH 301: Health Systems in Canada |
| Delivery mode | Offered fully online and primarily asynchronous (with one synchronous event). |
| Hourly rate | $34.72 + 4% vacation pay |
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent time management, strong communication skills, and group facilitation skills. Candidates must hold a master's degree and possess a working understanding of the concepts of Canada's health care system and the community services sector. An awareness and capacity to articulate and discuss current events and their impact on health and community service sectors will assist with class participation and grading. A knowledge of relevant health professions and inter-professional practice would be an asset. Having taken classes online and had previous instructional experience online is an asset.
Summary of duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities of the teaching assistant will include regular communications with course instructor via e-mail correspondence and weekly check-ins over videoconference; monitoring of Brightspace site discussion boards for student inquiries; coordinating check-ins and feedback requests from students over e-mail; co-developing assignment rubrics; grading of assignments. Opportunities to support the curation/development of weekly content if interested.
Equity statement
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.