2023 Integrated Sciences
Winter Teaching Assistantship in ISCI 433
Ethical Issues in Science
Application deadline: August 23rd 2023
Date of Posting: August 14, 2023
ISCI 433-101 Wednesdays 9am-12pm Winter Term 1
Course Description
This interactive course will explore some recent controversial cases of ethical misconduct in science as well as topics such as stem cells, human and animal research, environmental ethics and neuroethics. It will challenge students to analyze their current conceptions of objective science. The roles of professional scientists in society and how to succeed in the field will also be addressed. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting science ethically will be considered.
Required qualifications:
- High level of expertise in a wide variety of science subjects
- Ability to prepare teaching materials
- Training or previous experience as a teaching assistant
- Enrolment in a graduate program at UBC
Period of Employment:
Term 1: September 1 – December 31, 2023
General nature of the duties:
Attending lectures, keeping class records; setting, marking and providing feedback on examinations, tests and assignments; holding office hours; invigilating exams; assistance on Canvas; duplicating materials.
Application Procedure:
If you are interested and think that you qualify, please submit your resume and cover letter to Mary Anne Lyons (Integrated Sciences): lyons@science.ubc.ca
