University of Regina·Regina, Saskatchewan
Assist with the delivery of undergraduate Economics courses by supporting instructor(s).
Assist with marking assignments.
Assist with marking exams/quizzes.
Provide student tutorial assistance.
Perform exam invigilation.
Perform other general duties as assigned.
Support multiple 100-level, 200-level, and 300-level Economics courses and the Economics Tutorial Centre
Teaching Assistants for Economics (FALL 2026)
Position Details: Posting Summary Competition Number 20260637SS
Teaching Assistants for Economics (FALL 2026) Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Economics Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Student Number of Vacancies 5+
Applications are now being accepted for Teaching Assistants for the Fall 2026 term. Teaching Assistants offer support for the delivery of undergraduate courses by providing instructor(s) with qualified undergraduate or senior graduate students who can assist with marking assignments, exams/quizzes, student tutorial assistance, exam invigilation, and other general duties as assigned. Position Requirements Priority will be given to applicants who maintain status as full-time students at the University of Regina and is registered in an Economics program in the term the position is offered. Preference will be given to fourth year and graduate students who have a good academic background in Economics. Students must be familiar with proofreading and editing, self-organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419
As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours Teaching Assistants are being sought to assist with multiple 100-level, 200-level and 300-level Economics courses as well as the Economics Tutorial Centre. Time commitment for each course varies depending on the number of students enrolled in the assigned course and the amount of assistance requested by the instructor. Work hours are flexible and to be negotiated between the student and the instructor/Department Head. Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) Fall Semester Full-Time/Part-Time Casual Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Contact Information economics.dept@uregina.ca Job Open Date 08/06/2026 Job Close Date 08/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions Please indicate in your covering letter, the level of course(s) you would prefer to be assigned to (if applicable) and how many hours you are available for the entire Fall semester. If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the Department of Economics (economics.dept@uregina.ca). Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International – Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada. Diversity Statement The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018. Reference Letter Reference Letter Minimum References Maximum References Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). I am currently registered as an undergraduate student. Yes No I am currently registered as a graduate student. Yes No I am currently enrolled as an Economics Major Yes No Have you worked previously for the Department of Economics as a Teaching Assistant? Yes No If so, to which classes were you previously assigned? (Open Ended Question) If you are a University of Regina student, what degree, program, and year of study are you enrolled in? (Open Ended Question) Documents Required Required Documents Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents
Maintain status as a full-time student at the University of Regina during the term offered.
Be registered in an Economics program in the term the position is offered.
Preference for fourth year and graduate students with a good academic background in Economics.
Familiarity with proofreading and editing.
Self-organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Indicate in covering letter the level of course(s) preferred and how many hours available for the entire Fall semester.
International students must obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter from UR International and provide it to the hiring manager prior to hiring.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and work must be performed within Canada
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in Economics in Saskatchewan are often competitive because departments look for strong academic standing, current enrollment, and subject familiarity. For this role, preference goes to fourth-year and graduate students with a solid Economics background, and candidates should be ready to support proofreading and editing tasks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you meet the full-time student and program registration criteria before applying.