Position Details
The Dhillon School of Business invites applications for casual Teaching Assistants to support Indigenous Governance & Business Management (IGBM) 2500, “Introduction to Indigenous Governance and Business Management”, taken by many Dhillon undergraduate students to fulfill a program requirement to successfully complete an indigenous course.
Teaching assistants will be expected to carry out the following activities:
- Working with the students to do weekly in-class activities at the end of each class session, including leading discussions in smaller groups, hands-on exercises, guiding student reflections, and other activities designed by the instructor;
- attending each class session so they can link lecture discussion to the weekly activities;
- Marking assessments for the course following rubrics provided by the instructor;
- Invigilate any exams; and
- Meeting with the instructor to coordinate activities as needed. The instructor will design all activities, assessments and rubrics.
In the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 terms, the teaching assistant would attend class in-person Tuesday nights from approximately 6:00-7:45 PM, and then lead activities with the students from about 7:45-8:45 PM after each lecturer. Teaching Assistants would be hired for each term individually, and do not need to commit to availability for both terms.
We are looking for dedicated and inspired professionals, graduate students, or senior undergraduate students who will encourage students to strive for excellence not only in the classroom but in the way they apply their knowledge to their communities and careers. All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Pay rates for the position are $17.80 an hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation for senior undergraduate students; $33.63 an hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation for University of Lethbridge Graduate Students as per the ULGSA Collective Agreement; and $22 an hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation for individuals with an undergraduate degree. Position Qualifications
- Professional experience or education in business or governance related field
- A undergraduate degree is desirable; senior undergraduate students will be considered
- Strong understanding or lived experiences with Canadian indigenous communities
In accordance with Section 10.1 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, selection for the position will give preference to Indigenous/Aboriginal People. Candidates will be asked to self-identify as part of the application process. Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) Hiring Range indicated in Position Details Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)