Tutor Marker/Teaching Assistant Postings
911吃瓜 is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact Merrill Farmer <mfarmer@sfu.ca>.
Spring 2027
Posted: Oct 27, 2026, Departmental Website, Central Posting Website, TSSU
All positions located at Burnaby Campus unless otherwise specified.
Department of Archaeology
Tutor Marker/Teaching Assistant Positions
Teaching Assistant and Tutor Marker positions within the Department of Archaeology will be posted 10 weeks prior to the commencement of the semester and will close 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the semester. Formal offers will be given commencing 6 weeks prior to the semester and completed at least 4 weeks prior to semester start.
Teaching Assistant Positions Marking Only (NO CLASSROOM CONTACT)
ARCH 101-3 Reconstructing the Human Past (Marking and assessment consultation-Online-4.00*) G. Morrisey
ARCH 226-3 Shamans, Sacrifice and Psychedelics (Marking and assessment consultation-Online-4.00*) J. Welch
ARCH 252-3 Ancient Egypt & Africa (Marking and assessment consultation-Online-4.00*) C. D鈥橝ndrea
ARCH 301-3 Ancient Visual Art (Marking and assessment consultation-Online-4.00*) C. Conlan
ARCH 273-3 Archaeology of the New World (Marking and assessment consultation-Online-4.00*) R. Reimer
Teaching Assistant Positions
ARCH 131-3 Human Origins (4.17*) D. Sandgathe
ARCH 200-3 GIS & Mapping (4.17) H. Weldegebrial
ARCH 249-3 Digital Archaeology (4.17) C. Tremain
ARCH 282-3 Material Culture (4.17*) G. Morrissey
ARCH 285Q-4 Archaeological Science (day- 4.17* no tutorials) F. Berna
ARCH 349-4 Collections Management (4.17*) C. Tremain
ARCH-363-3 Landscape Archaeology (4.17*) R. Jamieson
ARCH 378-4 Pacific Northwest (4.17*) G. Morrisey
ARCH 385-4 Palaeoanthropology (4.17*) D. Sandgathe
ARCH 386-3 Archaeology Resource Management (4.17*) B. Muir
*indicates tentative base units
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient knowledge in the discipline of the course to interpret the course material.
Applications
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to people who are eligible for employment in Canada at the time of application.
Please submit your application through the employment opportunities section of the Departmental website which can be accessed at the following address: /archaeology/about/employment/TAs/ta-tm-application-form.html
Application Deadline: November 9, 2026
4.00 Base Units = $5,728 (GTA1)-$6,648 (GTA2)
4.17 Base Units = $5,940 (GTA1)-$6,860 (GTA2)
5.17 Base Units = $7,372 (GTA1)-$8,522 (GTA2)
Appointment Dates: January 5 鈥� April 30, 2027
Based on the most recent published salary scales, subject to change. Further information, including the Collective Agreement, may be found here: /human-resources/tssu.html
Appointments
Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Teaching Assistant or Tutor Marker is in accordance with the TSSU Collective Agreement and the Department of Archaeology鈥檚 Hiring Priority Policy.
Please note that all Teaching Assistant positions are in the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).
Appointments are subject to sufficient enrollment and final budgetary authorization.
Policies
Equity
911吃瓜 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. (See Policy GP 19).
Privacy
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.
The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.a (iv) of the Collective Agreement.
If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, 911吃瓜, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.