Instructional Assistantships

Note: Courses for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 are still being confirmed. Please check back in the coming months. 

Position Overview

• Review course material and assist with in-class exercise preparation.
• Attend meetings with course instructors.
• Provide discussion facilitation.
• Mark assignments, tests and exams.
• Provide study sessions.
• Respond to emails from students.

Qualifications

Applicants should be an Anthropology major or minor. Students in related disciplines will be considered, however, priority will be given to Anthropology students. Applicants should:

• Be good communicators (clear, articulate speakers), with strong interpersonal skills (friendly, approachable, able to create a positive rapport with students, etc.);
• Be capable of unbiased evaluation;
• Possess discerning, critical reading skills; and
• Be able to skilfully communicate his or her academic understanding in standard academic text forms.
• Be available during all scheduled class times for the posted position. 

Compensation

To be determined;(for fourth-year students), plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay, for 50 hours for the duration of the term.

Applications and Due Dates

Applicants should send a cover letter (indicating which position(s) they are applying for), including a statement about their suitability for the position and what they can bring to the course, a resume, and the names of two academic references. Note that names of faculty members who can speak to your writing ability and/or participation in class would be preferred. Official transcripts are not required as the department has access to – and will refer to – academic records.

Complete applications may be submitted by email to Hayley Summers, anthropology@wlu.ca. 

We must receive applications to anthropology@wlu.ca by the posted deadline. Incomplete applications (no cover letter, resume etc) will not be considered.