PHSP 505: Public Health Interventions
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 | PHSP 505: Public Health Interventions |
| Delivery mode | Offered fully online and asynchronous (may offer optional synchronous sessions throughout the term). |
| Hourly rate | $34.72 + 4% vacation pay |
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience / understanding of evidence-informed public health interventions employed in public health practice and have excellent time management and communication skills. For graduate level courses, candidates must hold a PhD or must be completing their PhD candidacy to grade assignments; graduate students may not evaluate the work of other graduate students.
Summary of duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities of the teaching assistant will include moderating discussion boards and engaging with student discussions, a willingness to contribute to development of course content, and grading written assignments. TAs are required to communicate in a timely, professional, and effective manner with students, the instructor, and administration.
Equity statement
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.