Teaching Assistant, Plant Sciences, PLSC 401

Teaching Assistant, Plant Sciences, PLSC 401 In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be: demonstrating, student consultation, invigilating, marking and conferring with the Supervisor in charge as required by the assignment. Your general location of work will be room 2E25 or other classrooms as indicated. You will report to Steve Shirtliffe. Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: PLSC 401 Advanced Crop Agronomy Required Number of Hours: up to 6 hours per week Duration of Employment: Term 1 2026-2027 Regular session Start and End Dates: September 1 to December 31, 2026 Qualifications (Skills and Abilities) Minimum of a B.S.A. or B.Sc. degree and teaching experience. Strong background in botany and Saskatchewan Field crops. Ability to mark written assignments and large term papers. You must be registered in a graduate program. To Apply: Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, other documents you require (references, publications, etc.). Inquiries for this position can be directed to Steve Shirtliffe [email protected]. Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC. Department: Plant Sciences Status: Term Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay Posted Date: 8/26/2026 Closing Date: 9/22/2026 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. 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 deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the 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 provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for demonstrating, student consultation, invigilating, and marking assignments for the Advanced Crop Agronomy course. They will also confer with the supervisor as required by the assignment.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a B.S.A. or B.Sc. degree and be currently registered in a graduate program. A strong background in botany and Saskatchewan field crops is required, along with previous teaching experience.

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• Botany
• Saskatchewan Field Crops
• Marking
• Teaching
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating
• Agronomy
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Plant Science
• Innovation

• Education
• Science & Research
• Agriculture
• Teaching Assistant
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

6 hours per week