Each term Integrated Sciences hires undergraduate TAs to mark assignments and assist with undergraduate ISCI courses. 

Applicants should E-mail their cover letter and resume to:

Mary Anne Lyons lyons@science.ubc.ca

 

2023 Integrated Sciences Winter Teaching Assistantships

 

ISCI 433  Winter Term 1

Course Description

Ethical Issues in Science

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.

12 hours/week

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 an undergraduate program at UBC

Period of Employment:

Term 1      September 1 – December 31, 2023

Approximately 12 hours/week

General nature of the duties: 

Attending lectures, keeping class records;  assisting with marking of examinations, tests and assignments; invigilating exams; assistance on Canvas; duplicating materials.

Application deadline: August 24 2023

Date of Posting:          July 25, 2023

ISCI 312-101 T/TR 2-3:30pm  Winter Term 1

Course Description

Symmetry touches all areas of science. In geometry, symmetry is the property by which the sides of a figure or object reflect each other across a line or surface. In biology, symmetry is the orderly repetition of parts of an animal or plant. Symmetry is important to chemistry because it explains observations in spectroscopy, quantum chemistry and crystallography. In physics symmetry is a concept of balance illustrated by such fundamental laws as the third of Newtons laws of motion. In this course we will explore all aspects of symmetry.

6 hours/week

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, 2022

Approximately 6 hours/week

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.

Current salary: 

 

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

The deadline for submission is August 25 2023

 

 

Job Description: Undergraduate Academic Assistant

 

Position Overview: We are seeking an Undergraduate Academic Assistant to support the development, assessment, and formalization of a Map the System (MTS) toolkit to complement the ISCI 360: Systems Approaches to Regional Sustainability curriculum.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Survey Creation

• Collaborate with faculty to design evaluative surveys that gather feedback from students enrolled in ISCI 360.
• Develop survey questions that effectively assess the effectiveness of the course materials, teaching methods, and overall learning experience.
• Ensure surveys are user-friendly, accurate, and aligned with course objectives.

 

Assessment of MTS Toolkit

• Analyze elements of the MTS toolkit used in ISCI 360.
• Identify strengths and areas for improvement within the toolkit by gathering feedback from faculty, students, and personal observations.
• Provide insightful recommendations for enhancing the toolkit's content and usability.

 

Toolkit Refinement

• Collaborate with instructors to revise and formalize the MTS toolkit based on assessment findings and recommendations.
• Organize toolkit materials in a clear and coherent manner, making it accessible to faculty across relevant courses and departments.
• Contribute to the creation of supplementary resources, such as guidelines, examples, and best practices, to enhance toolkit utilization.

 

Distribution and Documentation

• Prepare the refined MTS toolkit for distribution to relevant courses and academic departments, ensuring proper attribution and adherence to copyright guidelines.
• Create documentation outlining the toolkit's purpose, contents, and suggested implementation strategies.
• Assist in conducting workshops or training sessions to introduce faculty members to the toolkit and its benefits.

 

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Compile and analyze survey data to derive meaningful insights and trends related to course effectiveness and student satisfaction.
• Generate comprehensive reports summarizing assessment outcomes, including recommendations for modifications and enhancements.

 

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a relevant field, with a strong academic record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in survey design and data analysis tools is a plus.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to balance academic responsibilities and the assistant role.

 

 

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.