Job Description

Teaching Assistants, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public PolicyThe Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is recruiting two Teaching Assistants for the Spring/Summer 2025 session to assist with JSGS 882 Strategic Management in the Public Sector.The general duties and responsibilities of the Teaching Assistants will be as follows:

• Helping set up materials for classes;
• Assisting with grading;
• Monitoring assignments/discussions/chat rooms;
• Monitoring online activity;
• Assisting with maintaining class records;
• Providing feedback and tracking performance; and
• Conferring with the course instructor.

This position will provide support to Dr. Michelle Bussixc3xa8re-Prytula, course instructor, and report formally to the JSGS Executive Officer.The general location of work will be in the Diefenbaker Building on campus where JSGS is located.Required Number of Hours: 12 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2024-25 Spring session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: JSGS 882 Strategic Management in the Public Sector (two sections, one online and one in person)
Start and End Dates: May 1 to June 30, 2025Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
A minimum of a Master's degree in political science, public policy, or other social sciences discipline is required.Strong English language communication skills are required. Teaching experience and experience working in the public sector would be considered assets.The successful candidate must be registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and be in good standing.To Apply:
Interested applicants must include in a single PDF file a cover letter, current resume/CV, and the names and email addresses for at least two references, one of which must be a JSGS faculty or staff member. Applications must be submitted via email to and use the following subject line: TA for JSGS 882.Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay:
Posted Date: 4/3/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: On Campus#LI-DNI The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Mxc3xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Mxc3xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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