Careers

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 Biology. 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.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Postdoctoral Position in Women’s Reproductive Health

Learn more and apply

Students

Teaching Assistants

Each academic year, we have openings for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and possibly Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for biology courses in the September and January terms.

The Teaching Assistant duties may include:

  • Instruction in labs
  • Marking assignments, labs, and exams
  • Discussion periods
  • Tutorials and lectures
  • Invigilation duties
  • Academic assistance to students in office hours

Based on an average of 12 hours per week, full-time, for a total of 192 hours per term. Markers are hired on an hourly basis. Wages, as stated in the current BCGEU Collective Agreement, are as follows:

  • Graduate TA (GTA1 PhD program): $40.48 per hour ($15,544.56 annual rate September – April)
  • Graduate TA (GTA 2 Master’s program): $39.01 per hour ($14,978.80 annual rate September – April)
  • Undergraduate TA (Bachelors program): $22.26 per hour ($8,547.20 annual rate September – April)
  • Markers: $20.97 per hour

2025W Teaching Assistant Postings

2025W Data Consulting Postings

To apply for 2025W, please complete the 2025W online application survey. You are required to submit the following documents to complete your application:

  • A copy of your resume
  • An unofficial transcript
  • Timetables for 2025W Term 1 and/or Term 2

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Subject to funding, the Department of Biology has full-time and part time TA positions available in 2025W Terms. Qualifications preferred include an understanding of the discipline and good grades. UTA’s must be a major in the discipline, have fourth-year standing, and must maintain a minimum of 18 credits in the Winter session (2025W). Part-time students may also be considered.

Deadline for 2025W TA and marker positions: April 30, 2025.

Please contact the Department Operations Admin for inquiries:

Christina Grant
Department of Biology
Office: SCI 155
Phone: 250.807.8935
Email: biology.okanagan@ubc.ca

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, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.