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.

No current postings available.

Students

Teaching Assistants and Markers

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

Applications are open for the following courses:

Term 1

Course Lab GTA Lab UTA Lab ATA Lecture Marker
Chem 121 ✓ ✓ ✓
Chem 203 ✓ ✓ ✓
Chem 211 ✓
Chem 213 ✓ ✓ ✓
Chem 220 ✓
Chem 304 ✓
Chem 305 ✓
Chem 333 ✓
Chem 410 ✓
Chem 461 ✓ ✓
Chem 464 ✓

Term 2

Course Lab GTA Lab UTA Lab ATA Lecture Marker
Chem 123 ✓ ✓ ✓
Chem 201 ✓ ✓ ✓
Chem 204 ✓ ✓ ✓
Chem 214 ✓ ✓ ✓
Chem 311 ✓ ✓
Chem 312 ✓ ✓
Chem 317 ✓
Chem 319 ✓
Chem 330 ✓
Chem 402 ✓
Chem 462 ✓
Chem 463 ✓

Additionally, applications are open for the following:

  • Chem 121 and Chem 123 lead TA (team lead)
  • Undergraduate student technicians
  • BIOC 393 TAs can apply on biology.ok.ubc.ca

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. Excellent students from other relevant disciplines are also welcome. 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, 2024 – April 30, 2025, WT2 January 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025 (considered full-time). Wages for all positions align with the current BCGEU Collective Agreement. Learn more.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are 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.