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Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Postings

These postings are updated by SFU's departments. Applicants should make sure that they can meet the departments' requirements and application deadlines. Please apply directly to the department where the job posting is located. Please check your department's job posting website as well.

Sessional Instructor

In Fall 2026 we expect to have sessional positions in the following courses. The closing date for applications is Monday, July 13 2026 at 4pm. The position descriptions can be found at:

BPK 140 - Contemporary Health Issues (3) - Burnaby Campus - Lecturer

BPK 205 - Introduction to Human Physiology in BPK (3) - Burnaby Campus - Lecturer

BPK 304W - Inquiry and Measurement in BPK (3) - Burnaby Campus - Lecturer

BPK 306 - Human Physiology II (3) - Burnaby Campus - Lecturer

To apply, please prepare in advance a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement and contact information for three references as a single file in a portable document format (PDF, ~7MB Maximum size). When ready, submit via the

Questions can be sent to Van Truong at vtruong@sfu.ca

 

Teaching Assistant/Marker Positions

Application Period: June 29 - July 13 2026

Appointment Period: September 2 - December 24, 2026

Subject Course Title Instructor Estimated BU Position Type
BPK 105OL Anatomy & Physiology of Human Survival Ryan Dill 7.17 TA
BPK 110 Human Nutrition Diana Bedoya 7.17 TA
BPK 110OL Human Nutrition Diana Bedoya 6.17-7.17 TA
BPK 140 Contemporary Health Issues Sessional 6.17 TA
BPK 140OL Contemporary Health Issues David Ng 6.17-7.17 TA
BPK 141OL Exercise Programing and Design Carmen Bott 7.17 TA
BPK 142 Intro to BPK Jim Carter 6.17-7.67 TA
BPK 143 Exercise: Health and Performance Liane Jean 5.17 TA
BPK 201 Biomechanics Max Donelan 7.17 TA
BPK 205 Human Physiology   TBD 7.17 TA
BPK 207 Sensorimotor Control and Learning Gustavo Balbinot 9.17 TA
BPK 241 Sports Injuries Kevin Lunnie 3.5 Marker
BPK 303 Asessment of movement and function Chris Napier 5.17 TA
BPK 304W Inquire and measurement in BPK Sessional 5.17 TA
BPK 304W Inquire and measurement in BPK Sessional 4 Marker
BPK 305 Human Physiology I Damon Poburko 7.17 TA
BPK 306 Human Physiology II TBD 7.17 TA
BPK 310 Exercise/Work Physiology Dave Clarke 4 Marker
BPK 312 Nutrition/Fitness Matt White 3.17 TA
BPK 326 Functional Anatomy Leane Ramer 7.17 TA
BPK 340 Active Health: Behavior and Promotion Jim Carter 3 Marker
BPK 343 Active Health: Assessment and Programing Carmen Bott 3 Marker
BPK BPK 370OL Growth and Development Leanne Ramer 5.17 Marker
BPK 381OL Psychology of Work David Ng 4.42 Marker
BPK 403 Mechanical Behavior of Tissues Steve Robinovitch 2 Marker
BPK BPK 407 Human Physiology Lab Sabrina Lee 6.17 TA
BPK 408W Cell Physiology Lab Agata Becalska 4.83 TA
BPK 426 Functional Neuroanatomy Leanne Ramer; Alex Wiesman 3.17 TA
BPK 448 Rehabilitation of Movement Control Andy Hoffer 4 Marker
BPK 449 Neuroimaging/Network Neuroscience Randy McIntosh 3.17 TA
BPK 481 Musculoskeletal Disorers Kevin Lunnie 3.17 TA
SCI 130 Genes Unzipped Leanne Ramer 4 Marker

Sry = Surrey Campus, OL = Online Course, B = Blended Course.

Marker positions and TA positions for online (OL) courses are very limited. Students are strongly encouraged to apply to TA in-person courses or be willing to decline this portion of their funding if an OL position is not availible. 

All successful applicants must demonstrate completion of the required safety training prior to the start of the course. Safety training requirements for each course are listed in the complete qualifications for TA/Marker positions document. Retraining is not required if certification is still valid.

BPK Courses in Calendar

Complete Qualifications for TA/Marker Positions

Pay rates for teaching assistants and markers

Salary per Base Unit (BU) = $1242

Scholarship per base unit (does not include prep units which are typically 0.17):

  • Master's (GTA1) = $190
  • PhD (GTA2) = $420

Undergraduate and non-student TAs and Markers do not recieve scholarship pay.

Sample salary calculations for 5.17 BU Teaching Assistant Position

Master's: (5.17*1242)+(5*190) = $7371

PhD: (5.17*1242)+(5*420) = $521

Undergraduate and non-student: (5.17*1242) = $6421

Forms and Required Training

Teaching Assistant/Marker Appointment Priorities

Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Teaching Assistant is in accordance with Article XIII of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).

Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Tutor-Marker is in accordance with Article XV of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).

There is substantial pedagogical value of teaching to the TA. Accordingly the department expects that its graduate students, and in particular PhD candidates, will normally TA.

In allocating Teaching Assistant/Tutor-Marker positions, the department will also take into account the following:

  • Instructor requests;
  • Applicant鈥檚 preferences;
  • Amount of financial support offered on admission to the graduate program as determined by the DGS admission letter;
  • Suitability for particular courses (e.g. discipline of prior degree(s), publications, experience);
  • Employment evaluations (Student evaluations and Instructor evaluations conducted at the end of every term);
  • Number of base units already received to ensure sufficient teaching-related experience in her/his field of study

If an assignment within a priority group requires a selection between applicants, the graduate student without financial support from merit based scholarships or merit based fellowships during the semester of appointment with a value equal to at least a 5.17 appointment, will have priority for the appointment.

Resources for TAs/ Sessionals

The following links will help you get your medical coverage and other benefits, as well as help you learn how to become a better teacher.

 

Policies

Equity
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)

Privacy
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, 51猎奇入口, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.