Careers

Chemistry Careers at UBC Okanagan

With more than 18,000 faculty and staff, UBC is one of British Columbia’s largest workforces. We are also one of the most progressive, consistently recognized as one of BC’s best employers.

Faculty and Staff

We value our faculty and staff members and are always looking for talented people to join our thriving team. Excellent benefits, diverse career opportunities, and a true community spirit are just some of the reasons you should consider joining our team of talented, dynamic faculty and staff. For a full list of current openings, visit UBC’s Staff & Faculty Careers page.

SESSIONAL LECTURER POSTINGS

We also hire faculty into term appointments for a specified period of time for courses taught in the Department of Chemistry. Sessional lecturers teach and/or perform related duties, including course coordination or lab supervision, for a period of less than 12 months.

Current Postings

There are no sessional postings available at this time. 

Student Positions

Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Positions

Each academic year the Department of Chemistry has openings for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs), Assistant TAs (ATAs), and lecture Markers for chemistry courses.  Full-time (average of 12 hours/week) and part-time positions are available.

Teaching Assistant / Marker duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Instruction in labs
  • Marking assignments, labs, and exams
  • Exam invigilation
  • Academic assistance to students during office hours
  • Discussion sessions, tutorials and lectures
Academic Period Program Code Course Code
S – W1 CHEM_O 121
W1 CHEM_O 203
W1 CHEM_O 211
W1 CHEM_O 213
W1 CHEM_O 304
W1 CHEM_O 305
W1 CHEM_O 461
W1 CHEM_O 464
S & W2 CHEM_O 123
W2 CHEM_O 201
W2 CHEM_O 204
W2 CHEM_O 214
W2 CHEM_O 311
W2 CHEM_O 312
W2 CHEM_O 317
W2 CHEM_O 333
W2 CHEM_O 462
W2 CHEM_O 463

Good grades and understanding of the subject material required. Preference given to Graduate students or undergraduates majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry with at least 4th year standing are eligible for TA positions. ATA-Markers must have at least 3rd year standing.

Qualified applicants enrolled as full-time students at UBCO (taking a minimum of 24 credits over two terms) will have priority. Graduate students must have approval from their research supervisors to apply.

The exact hours of these positions vary, but will not exceed 12 hours per week, for a maximum 384 hours WT1 Sept 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026, WT2 January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025 (considered full-time). Wages for all positions align with the current BCGEU Collective Agreement. Learn more.

Please submit your completed TA application form, a cover letter outlining the coursework and training you have in relation to the disciplines you are applying to teach in, and a resume by March 30, 2026 – Summer Term and April 30, 2026 Winter Term. Late applications will not be considered. All applications received after this date will be kept on file in case all positions are not filled.

All positions are subject to budgetary approval and are based on enrolment and lab sections.

application form

Please contact chemistry.okanagan@ubc.ca for inquiries.

UBC Okanagan hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. UBC welcomes applications from international students, however, is unable to hire students who reside outside of Canada, even if working remotely.