Job Category CUPE 2278 Teaching AssistantsJob Title Graduate Teaching Assistant MEDI 504ABDepartment Research and Experimental Medicine Support | Department of Medicine | Faculty of MedicinePosting End Date April 30, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date March 6, 2027Graduate Teaching AssistantMEDI_V 504A and B Emerging Topics in Experimental MedicineWinter Term (October 19, 2026 to February 10, 2027)Job DescriptionThe ( ) in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking applications for a Graduate Teaching Assistant for MEDI 504 A and B, starting October 2026. This course is offered in person at the Vancouver General Hospital campus.Job Term: October 5, 2026 to March 6, 2027Expected workload: 7 hrs/weekAttending lab and lectures: 4 hrsWeekly Prep work: 1hrWeekly Marking: 1hrResponding to student questions: 1hrResponsibilities:Lead lab sessions, demonstrating practical aspects of the coursework and guiding students through exercises. Note that materials will be provided.Perform timely and fair grading of assignments, lab reports, quizzes, and exams, providing constructive feedback.Be prepared to conduct lectures in the absence of the instructor.Provide academic support through office hours or online forums, assisting with course content and preparation.Assist in the creation of assignment questions and lab exercises relevant to course objectives.Organizational tasks:Set up Canvas page at the beginning of the termSend class announcements.Regularly update the course page on Canvas with lecture notes, lab materials, readings, and additional resources.Accurately record and update grades on Canvas for student access.Required skills and competencies:Strong skills in coding using R and adeptness in using RStudio for data analysis.Produce comprehensive reports and presentations in PDF and HTML formats using R Markdown.Knowledge of machine learning algorithms.Proficiency in Canvas and content organization.Excellent communication skills.Responsible and punctual.
