Summer 2025 GTA Positions

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER
Faculty of Education
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education

Summer 2025 GTA Positions

 

Posted on March 10, 2025 | Application Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025

Job Description

EPSE 317: Development and Exceptionality in the Regular Classroom

(S2: 2025-07-02 to 2025-07-25)

Course Information:

EPSE 317 is a required course in the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program that introduces teacher candidates to inclusive education. The course is framed by the principles of Disability Justice and recognizes disability as a valued social identity rather than a deficit. Preference is given to candidates who have a strong understanding and teaching experience in the areas of  anti-ableism, Universal Design for Learning (UDL 3.0), disability rights, inclusive teaching strategies, restorative justice, trauma-informed practices, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and creating equitable classroom environments.

EPSE 317 runs from July 2-25 and is structured as a community of practice, where instructors and GTAs work collaboratively alongside the lectures and course coordinator to deliver this course. The course includes a common syllabus, and all instructional staff will be supported in delivering content.

Required Qualifications:

  • Teaching experience within K-12 educational settings
  • Knowledge and/or experience supporting disabled learners within inclusive classrooms
  • Ability to work effectively as part of an instructional team
  • Experience facilitating experiential learning and leading collaborative discussions
  • Experience creating and maintaining safe, inclusive learning environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of non-deficit approaches to disability and classroom applications
  • Experience and/or knowledge of backward design and UDL 3.0
  • Experience with IEP development and implementation
  • Knowledge of how understandings of disability inform educational practice

 Eligibility:

  • Graduate students in master’s or doctoral programs meeting the qualifications are encouraged to apply.
  • Successful student applicants must have the approval of their research supervisor (based on making satisfactory progress in their program).
  • Non-students with the appropriate qualifications are also welcome to apply.

 Important: Instructors/Teaching Assistants will be expected to participate in an orientation day prior to the start of the course, attend all lectures, and meet with the lead lecturer and course coordinator as needed.

Course Name Section Credit Term Act Type Mode of Delivery Day StartTime EndTime
EPSE_V 317-S 920 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 09:00 10:00
EPSE_V 317-S 921 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 09:00 10:00
EPSE_V 317-S 922 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 09:00 10:00
EPSE_V 317-S 923*** 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 09:00 10:00
EPSE_V 317-S 924 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 11:00 12:00
EPSE_V 317-S 925 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 16:00 17:00
EPSE_V 317-S 926 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 16:00 17:00
EPSE_V 317-S 927 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 16:00 17:00
EPSE_V 317-S 928 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 16:00 17:00
EPSE_V 317-S 929 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 16:00 17:00
EPSE_V 317-S 970 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 11:00 12:00
EPSE_V 317-S 971 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 11:00 12:00
EPSE_V 317-S 972 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 11:00 12:00
EPSE_V 317-S 973 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 11:00 12:00
EPSE_V 317-S 974 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 14:00 15:00
EPSE_V 317-S 975 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 14:00 15:00
EPSE_V 317-S 976 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 14:00 15:00
EPSE_V 317-S 977 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 14:00 15:00
EPSE_V 317-S 978 3 S2 SEM In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 14:00 15:00
 *** Note: Section 923 (Middle Years/ SRL cohort): will run from July 14-25, covering the second half of the course. These students previously completed the first half as part of a research pilot. GTA assigned to this section will be compensated at half the salary of the full-time positions, as the role covers half the course duration.

Below are the Lectures that GTAs will need to attend before leading assigned Seminar(s) – These Lectures are to be taught by our faculty and Sessional Lecturers. Please do not apply for teaching of these Lectures. It’s for your information only.

EPSE_V 317-S 920 3 S2 LEC In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 8:00 9:00
EPSE_V 317-S 924 3 S2 LEC In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 10:00 11:00
EPSE_V 317-S 925 3 S2 LEC In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 15:00 16:00
EPSE_V 317-S 974 3 S2 LEC In-Person Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 13:00 14:00

Application Process

To apply, please download and complete the GTA application Cover Letter Template  and submit to the following address: ecps.administration@ubc.ca. Applications without using the template will not be reviewed.

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025

This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative, equity-centered course that prepares future educators to create inclusive, anti-ableist classrooms.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are not able to confirm receipt of submissions over the phone or by mail, nor can we provide the status of applicants except to those who are selected for an interview.
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