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Teaching Assistant Positions for 2024-25 Academic Year

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Teaching Assistant Positions for 2024-25 Academic Year

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies anticipates hiring teaching assistants for the following course in 2024/25. Courses and job descriptions are subject to change up until the beginning of each term, and some positions are dependent on course enrolment.

Course Code Course Title Estimated Number of Positions Anticipated Hours of Work per term Description of TA duties and qualifications
AMNE 101 Greek and Latin Roots of English 2-3 96-192 Primarily marking exams, assignments, and papers. No background in Greek or Latin needed. Strong English language skills required, both oral and written.
AMNE 151 Greek and Roman Mythology 5-6 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, moderating discussions and tutorials, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies would be an asset. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills. Ideal candidate has experience leading tutorials and familiarity with the subject matter from an interdisciplinary standpoint. Preference given to second year MAs and doctoral students.
AMNE 160 Jewish, Christian and Muslim Religious Traditions 2 96-192 Leading tutorials. Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures. Preferred background in Religious Studies.” Ideal candidate has experience leading tutorials. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
AMNE 170 Temples, Tombs, and Tyrants: The Archaeology of the Middle East, Greece, and Rome 2 96-192 Primarily marking exams, assignments, and papers. Needs background in archaeology.
AMNE 215 Ancient Greece 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek history and culture) would be an asset.
AMNE 216 Ancient Rome 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Roman history and culture) would be an asset.
AMNE 225 Gladiators, Games, and Spectacle in the Greek and Roman World 1 96-192 Marking exams and assignments, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Roman history and society) would be an asset.
AMNE 235 Greek Philosophy II 1-2 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. Background in either Classics or Philosophy or both welcome; specific experience in ancient philosophy not required.
AMNE 251 Near Eastern and Biblical Mythology 1-2 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. Preferred background in Religious Studies. Ideal candidate has TA experience. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
AMNE 301 The Technical Terms of Medicine and Biological Science 3-5 96-192 Attendance at lectures only if TAing for this course for the first time. No background in Greek or Latin needed. Strong English language skills required, both oral and written. Leads tutorials, reviewing lecture materials and teaching some new material; marks tutorial materials and midterms.
AMNE 306 Ancient Technology: Greece & Rome 2 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek/Roman history and culture) would be an asset.
AMNE 312 History of Ancient Egypt 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Egyptology or Near Eastern studies would be an asset.
AMNE 324 Women in the Bronze Age, Classical Greek and Hellenistic Cultures 1 96-192  Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, moderating discussions and tutorials, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek history and culture) would be an asset.
AMNE 341 Sex, Lies, and Violence in the Hebrew Bible 2 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures. Preferred background in Religious Studies. Ideal candidate has TA experience. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
AMNE 356 Roman Religion 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Roman history, culture, or archaeology) would be an asset.
AMNE 371 Ancient Egypt: The Archaeology of the Land of the Pharaohs 1 96-192 Marking exams, online discussions and a 3D modelling assignment with essay. Background in archaeology preferred; some knowledge of ancient Egypt would be ideal.
AMNE 376 Greek Art and Architecture 1 96-192 Marking exams and assignments/papers, attendance at lectures, office hours, opportunity for 1-2 guest lectures. Preferred background in Greek history/archaeology.
AMNE 377 Roman Art and Architecture 1 96-192 Marking exams/papers; attendance at lectures. Knowledge of Roman art preferred.
RGST 200 Introduction to the Study of Religion 1-2 96-192 Marking papers and exams; opportunity to do a lecture, with support (no obligation to do so); attendance at most in-person lectures desirable. Interest in Religious Studies (or study of religion) preferred.

Interested students should complete the application form: https://amne.air.arts.ubc.ca/hiring/ta-application-winter. Please email amne.grad@ubc.ca if you have any questions.

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies expects to be hiring teaching assistants for the courses listed above in 2024/25. Courses and job descriptions are subject to change up until the beginning of each term, and some positions are subject to course enrolment. This position requires that you be physically located and legally able to work in Canada for the duration of the appointment. Please note that the number of available positions is subject to funding availability, enrollment and/or course cancellation. Applications are due no later than May 1, 2024. Current and incoming AMNE graduate students are prioritized for all TAships in the department.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Current salaries for Teaching Assistants (CUPE 2278) can be found here.

A pdf version of the job posting is available here.

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