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We hire graduate students for paid employment as teaching and research assistants.

Research Assistants (RAs)

Faculty members with external research grants often hire graduate students as RAs. Details of these appointments (salary, hours, etc.) are worked out between the student and the faculty member.

Contact faculty members to find out about possible openings.

Teaching Assistants (TAs)

We have TA positions each year for academic assistants and lab instructors. TAs are covered by a collective agreement between CUPE Local 4163 Component 1 and UVic.

We post a list of openings about 3 months before the start of each term. Application deadlines typically fall 4 weeks before the start of classes.

Fall TA offers are sent out in the last half of August or early September. Spring TA offers are sent out before the winter break in December although some might be sent out in early January.

A small number of positions are available for summer session. These are posted in early February with offers going out in late April.

Frequently asked questions

Current postings

Econ Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Vacancies

(CUPE 4163 Specialist Instructional Laboratory Instructors & Academic Assistants)

WINTER SESSION – Fall Term 2025 09

Positions Available:	Graduate Student Academic Assistants and Laboratory Instructors. See list below for anticipated positions.
Appointment Dates:	September 1 – December 31, 2025
Rate of Pay:	$31.80/hr regular TA wage + $2.92/hr academic income supplement = $34.72/hr + 4% vacation pay
Hours:	Hours per position are based on course enrollment and will be finalized at the beginning of the term.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

TAs must be available on campus during daytime hours to fulfill duties, as needed, for the duration of the term.

Duties may include some or all of the following:

• holding weekly office hours to assist students with problems
• preparing exams and assignments
• grading course assignments and exams
• keeping accurate records of grades
• invigilating mid-terms and final exams
• teaching in-class computer labs or conducting tutorial sessions

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Appointment decisions are based on the guidelines of the CUPE 4163 Agreement, Article 13.02.

Selection criteria for all positions will include the qualifications and ability of the candidate(s) based on academic merit and related experience, the career and/or pedagogical value that the experience in a particular position will provide the student, the student’s preferences, and other sources of graduate student financial support being received.

All applications will be considered, however, priority will first be given to graduate students registered in the Department of Economics, in accordance with the department’s Appointment Priority Policy, including any graduate students with conditional offers of employment included in an offer of admission.

All TAs must have a solid background in the related subject (unless specified otherwise). Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential.

GRADUATE STUDENT APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Complete the TA Application Form and return it by 4:30pm, Friday, Aug 8th, 2025 to

Charlene Toews, Administrative Officer, Department of Economics via email: ctoews@uvic.ca

NOTE: Actual number of positions and total hours for each position are subject to funding availability and/or course enrollment or cancellation.

*The department typically hires a handful of undergrad students to work as TAs in ECON 103 and 104. Information on the application process for undergrad TAs will be emailed to all undergrad students soon.

POSITIONS ANTICIPATED IN FALL TERM (SEPT-DEC) 2025:

Course	Position	Hours Per position
ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomics	Lab Instructor Duties may include: lab instruction, TA meetings, marking, invigilation, and Help Centre hours Labs take place Tues 12:30-4:30; Wed 2:30-4:30; Thurs 2:30-3:30; Fri: 12:30-2:30	70-140
ECON 104 Principles of Macroeconomics	Lab Instructor Duties may include: lab instruction, TA meetings, marking, invigilation, and Help Centre hours Labs take place Tues 2:30-4:30; Wed 12:30-4:30	70-140
ECON 180 Introduction to Principles of Microeconomics and Financial Project Evaluation	Academic Assistant	35-105
ECON 203 Intermediate Microeconomics I	Lab Instructor TAs will perform a number of supporting tasks, including marking tests and helping to facilitate the weekly tutorial sessions. Labs take place Tues 2:30-5:30	70-140
ECON 204 Intermediate Macroeconomics	Academic Assistant	140
ECON 205 Managerial Economics	Academic Assistant	70
ECON 225 Writing for Economists	Academic Assistant TAs for this course should be good writers with experience teaching and marking English composition. A background teaching students who have English as an additional language is an asset.	140
ECON 245 Descriptive Statistics and Probability	Lab Instructor TAs will run computer labs and should be familiar with R. Labs take place Tues 1:30-3:30; Wed 2:30-4:30; Fri 1:30-2:30	70-140
ECON 246 Statistical Inference	Lab Instructor TAs will run computer labs and should be familiar with R. Labs take place Tues 12:30-2:30; Thurs 2:30-3:30	70-140
ECON 305 Money and Banking	Academic Assistant	105
ECON 306 International Economics	Academic Assistant	70
ECON 312 Urban Land Economics	Academic Assistant	70-105
ECON 313 Intermediate Microeconomics II	Academic Assistant	105
ECON 318 Health Economics	Academic Assistant	105
ECON 325 Public Economics	Academic Assistant	70
ECON 327 Economic History of North America	Academic Assistant	105
ECON 329 Development and Economics	Academic Assistant	70
ECON 333 Intro to Economic Growth	Academic Asssitant	70
ECON 345 Applied Econometrics	Lab Instructor TAs must have completed a course in applied econometrics and have experience working in R Studio and Stata. Labs take place Wed 12:30-2:30; Fri 1:30-2:20	70-140
ECON 346 Applied Econometrics II	Lab Instructor TAs must have completed a course in applied econometrics and have experience working in R Studio and Stata. Labs take place Tues 2:30-4:30; Wed 1:30-2:30	70-140
ECON 350 Mathematical Economics I	Lab Instructor Preference will be given to a student with a strong background in microeconomic theory and mathematics. Experience in Matlab and Maple is required. Labs take place Tues 4:30-5:30; Fri 1:30-2:30	70
ECON 365 Econometrics: Part I	Lab Instructor Preference will be given to a student who has successfully completed ECON 545. Experience in R Studio is required. Labs take place Tues 12:30-2:30	70
ECON 381/ES 312 Environmental Economics	Academic Assistant	105
ECON 383 Climate Economics	Academic Assistant	70
ECON 405B International Monetary Policy	Academic Assistant	35
ECON 410B Problems of Canadian Macroeconomic Policy	Academic Assistant	35
ECON 413 Economics of Firm Strategy	Academic Assistant	70
ECON 435 Financial Economics	Academic Assistant	35
ECON 450/550 Game Theory in Economics	Lab Instructor Lab takes place Tues 3:30-4:30	70
ECON 454 Theory: Corporate Finance	Academic Assistant	35
ECON 468 Financial Econometrics	Academic Assistant	70
ECON 500 Microeconomic Analysis	Tutorial Instructor Tutorial takes place Wed 10:30 - 11:30	70
ECON 545 Econometric Analysis	Lab Instructor TA must have successfully completed a graduate level econometrics course. Experience in R and Stata is required. Lab takes place Wed 9:30-10:30	70
ECON 547 Time-Series Econometrics	Lab Instructor TA must have successfully completed a graduate level econometrics course. Experience in R and Stata is required. Lab takes place Wed 11:30-12:30	70

The University is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.

Department of Economics

Lead Teaching Assistant (LTA) Position

CUPE 4163 Comp 1 & 2

Winter 2025-26

• Appointment Dates: August 18, 2025 - April 30, 2026
• Rate of Pay: $31.80/hr + $2.92 Academic Income Supplement = $34.72/hr + 4% vacation pay
• Hours: 100 hours total 
• Application Deadline: July 4, 2025

LTA Position responsibilities include:

• Support Teaching Assistants (TAs) in the Department of Economics.
• Offer at least eight (8) hours of professional development workshops throughout the academic year for Econ TAs in consultation with the Senior Academic Coordinator. These workshops should be scheduled at such times as to meet the needs of the TAs to maximize their ability to attend.
• Provide draft workshop outlines to the Senior Academic Coordinator ahead of workshop delivery.
• Meet with Senior Academic Coordinator in August for planning sessions and then monthly thereafter.
• Conduct teaching observations of new TAs in the department and provide written and face-to-face feedback to each Provide teaching observations and feedback for experienced TAs when requested.
• Conduct scheduled and/or by-appointment one-on-one consultations with TAs, as requested or needed.
• Share relevant resources with TAs and offer opportunities for them to learn about a wide range of teaching and learning topics, as well as to share items of interest from the department or post common solutions to frequently asked teaching questions.
• Support introductory Econ courses with TA management, TA scheduling, leading TA meetings, and organizing exams, taking on administrative tasks such as booking additional rooms for midterm exams.
• Undertake administrative duties related to the role, scheduling workshops, updating TA Brightspace page, writing reports, etc.

Requirements:

• Registered as a full-time Economics Masters or PhD student for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Demonstrated interest in supporting student learning and an ability to work with a wide range of colleagues in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse populations including international students.
• Previous work experience as a TA (including roles with a relatively high level of autonomy) in a post- secondary institution, preferably in the department.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, evident in an ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively in a range of forums (e.g., e-mail, written reports).
• Be available to deliver at least eight (8) hours of workshops over the academic year to TAs at times that meet their needs (often this means front-loading workshops in the fall term).
• Be on campus and available for their duties starting on August 18, 2025.
• Submit to the Senior Academic Coordinator the LTA Program Plan before September 1, 2025.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Brighspace.
• Plan to be proficient in Crowdmark and Remark by September 1, 2025.
• Demonstrated excellence in time management with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and in the time allocated, and an ability to juggle competing priorities effectively.

Preferred experience and knowledge:

Applicants, who have experience in the following or are interested in developing the following, are especially encouraged to apply:

• Clear understanding of key issues impacting teaching and learning in higher education at institutions such as UVic, particularly the challenges both undergraduate and graduate students face in achieving their learning goals.
• Evidence or intention of taking courses about teaching in higher education, such as the Economics TA Teaching Certificate, UVic’s LATHE graduate certificate (or equivalent), TA Fundamentals Certificate (non-credit), Graduate Student Teaching ProD Certificate (non- credit), TA Conference Certificate (non-credit), Doing TA Work Certificate (non-credit), or engagement in ongoing professional development (e.g., Privacy Training).
• Basic knowledge of student services at UVic to appropriately refer TAs and and students.
• Interest in teaching with technology.
• Experience with peer-mentoring.
• Identification of teaching assistant development programs or strategies, and your role in that development.
• Ability to self-reflect and interest in your own professional development. 

Application requirements:

Please submit an application package that consists of the following in a single PDF:

1. A cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position, what skills and experiences (especially teaching and mentorship) you bring to the LTA role, and how you would enhance TA teaching preparation in the department. Include a statement of when you expect to complete your degree.
2. A CV. Please note that “TA,” or “teacher” needs to be followed by a description of duties.
3. Names and contact information of three references who can attest to your suitability for the role outlined above as well as your ability to multitask and complete administrative duties successfully. It is preferred that one reference be from a supervisor for whom you have worked, one be from a student who can attest to your teaching abilities, and one from a peer TA. Please note formal letters of reference are not required, we only need the names and contact details of the three referees.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. An application does not ensure employment.

Territory Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity and Diversity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our .

Accessibility statement

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, contact the Senior Academic Coordinator at malihanazir@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Submission of application

Please send completed applications to Maliha Nazir, Senior Academic Coordinator, via e-mail with attachments to malihanazir@uvic.ca by 4:30PM PT on July 4, 2025.

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