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The Department of Mathematics includes a wide range of specializations. In order to be appointed, a person must have sufficient working knowledge in the discipline of the course to interpret the course material as demonstrated by either having completed an advanced course in the subject area from an undergraduate or graduate degree, or through graduate-level research in the subject area; ability to explain course concepts; demonstrated competence in English oral and written communication skills.

• TAs must be available to invigilate exams.
• All appointments are for the period Listed Below and by applying, you indicate your availability for the entire period.
• If you leave the Number of Preferred BUs blank, this will be accepted as a request for 5 BUs

• Please be careful when applying for courses that are offered at the Surrey Campus as you will be expected to travel to the Surrey Campus for these courses.

• When you submit your application and list your preferences for particular positions, the Department will try to accommodate your preference, however, you will be considered for all available positions

• Please be sure to let the Department know in your application, of any planned periods away from campus during the Summer TSSU Appointment Period.  If you need to be away, please note Article 27, Item J in the TSSU Collective Agreement:  
  J. All Employees: Short-term Leave An employee may arrange to exchange duties with another employee for a period of up to one (1) week only with the approval of the person responsible for the course, the Department Chair and the consent of the employee(s) involved. 

Please refer to the following resources:

• 911³Ô¹Ï Mathematics Workshops  *Sufficient working knowledge is required for all courses serviced by each workshop*
  
• 911³Ô¹Ï Calendar
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Please note that priority will be given to Department of Mathematics’ qualified graduate (Master’s and PhD) students.

Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Teaching Assistant is in accordance with Article XIII of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).

Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Tutor-Marker is in accordance with Article XV of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).

In hiring Teaching Assistants, the Mathematics Department gives priority to applicants in the following order:
1.  Qualified graduate students registered in the Mathematics Department.
2.  Qualified graduate students registered in other departments.
3.  Qualified Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTA) or qualified External Teaching Assistants (ETA).

In allocating Teaching Assistant/Tutor-Maker positions, the department will also take into account the following:
  -  instructor requests;
  -  applicant’s preferences;
  -  amount of financial support offered on admission to the graduate program;
  -  suitability for particular courses (e.g. discipline of prior degree(s), publications, experience);
  -  employment evaluations;
  -  number of base units already received to ensure sufficient teaching related experience in her/his field of study can be acquired.

If an assignment within a priority group requires a selection between applicants, the graduate student without financial support from merit based scholarships or merit based fellowships during the semester of appointment with a value equal to at least a 5.17 appointment, will have priority for the appointment.

911³Ô¹Ï is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to those who are eligible at the time of the application for employment in Canada.