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Teaching & research assistants

Teaching assistants (TAs)

These positions are covered by a collective agreement between CUPE Local 4163 Component 1 and UVic. These positions are university-funded.

All graduate students are eligible to serve as TAs and must apply for these paid positions when advertised.

Research assistants (RAs)

Faculty 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.

Opportunities will be shared with students by email as they arise, or a student may be contacted by their supervisor about relevant positions.

FAQ

As at UVic are unionized, and we follow the appointment guidelines in the CUPE 4163 Agreement (article 13.02). To be eligible, students must be registered full-time.

Selection decisions include:

  • qualifications and ability of the candidate(s) based on academic merit and related experience
  • the career and/or pedagogical value that the position will give the student
  • the student's preferences (as listed on the application form)
  • other sources of graduate student financial support being received

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

120 hours per term is normally the maximum number of hours assigned to each position, but this may vary depending on the course topic and instructor. The actual number of hours worked per week varies by course and term.

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