Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Teaching Assistant Positions for 2025-26 Academic Year
The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies anticipates hiring teaching assistants for the following course in 2025/26. Courses and job descriptions are subject to change up until the beginning of each term, and some positions are dependent on course enrolment.
| Course Code | Course Title | Estimated Number of Positions | Anticipated Hours of Work per term | Description of TA duties and qualifications |
| AMNE 101 | Greek and Latin Roots of English | 2 to 3 | 96-192 | Primarily marking exams, assignments, and papers. No background in Greek or Latin needed. Strong English language skills required, both oral and written. |
| AMNE 151 | Greek and Roman Mythology | 5 to 6 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, moderating discussions and tutorials, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies would be an asset. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills. Ideal candidate has experience leading tutorials and familiarity with the subject matter from an interdisciplinary standpoint. Preference given to second year MAs and doctoral students. |
| AMNE 160 | Jewish, Christian and Muslim Religious Traditions | 2 | 96-192 | Leading tutorials. Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures. Preferred background in Religious Studies.” Ideal candidate has experience leading tutorials. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills. |
| AMNE 170 | Temples, Tombs, and Tyrants: The Archaeology of the Middle East, Greece, and Rome | 1 to 2 | 96-192 | Primarily marking exams, assignments, and papers. Needs background in archaeology. |
| AMNE 200 | Approaching the Ancient Mediterranean and Near East | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. |
| AMNE 215 | Ancient Greece | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek history and culture) would be an asset. |
| AMNE 216 | Ancient Rome | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Roman history and culture) would be an asset. |
| AMNE 225 | Gladiators, Games, and Spectacle in the Greek and Roman World | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and assignments, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Roman history and society) would be an asset. |
| AMNE 235 | Greek Philosophy II | 1 to 2 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. Background in either Classics or Philosophy or both welcome; specific experience in ancient philosophy not required. |
| AMNE 251 | Near Eastern and Biblical Mythology | 1 to 2 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. Preferred background in Religious Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Biblical Studies. Ideal candidate has TA experience. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills. |
| AMNE 260 | Scriptures of the Near East | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Near Eastern Studies (e.g. literature or history) would be an asset. |
| AMNE 264 | The New Testament and Early Christianity | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Religious Studies (e.g. early Christianity) would be an asset. |
| AMNE 300 | Uses and Abuses of Antiquity | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical or Near Eastern Reception would be an asset. |
| AMNE 301 | The Technical Terms of Medicine and Biological Science | 3 to 5 | 96-192 | Attendance at lectures only if TAing for this course for the first time. Strong English language skills required, both oral and written. Preferred background of at least a semester of Greek or Latin is ideal. Leads tutorials, reviewing lecture materials and teaching some new material; marks tutorial materials and midterms. |
| AMNE 306 | Ancient Technology: Greece and Rome | 1 to 2 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek/Roman history and culture) and archaeology would be an asset. |
| AMNE 323 | Slavery in the Ancient Greek and Roman World | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek/Roman history and culture) would be an asset. |
| AMNE 368 | Paul and the Making of Christianity | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Religious studies would be an asset. |
| AMNE 325 | Women in the Roman World of Republican and Imperial Times | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, moderating discussions and tutorials, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Roman history and culture) would be an asset. |
| AMNE 341 | Sex, Lies, and Violence in the Hebrew Bible | 2 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures. Preferred background in Religious Studies/Biblical Studies. Ideal candidate has TA experience. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills. |
| AMNE 355 | Greek Religion | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek history, culture, or archaeology) would be an asset. |
| AMNE 371 | Ancient Egypt: The Archaeology of the Land of the Pharaohs | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams, online discussions and a 3D modelling assignment with essay. Background in archaeology preferred; some knowledge of ancient Egypt would be ideal. |
| AMNE 376 | Greek Art and Architecture | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and assignments/papers, attendance at lectures, office hours, opportunity for 1-2 guest lectures. Preferred background in Greek history/archaeology. |
| AMNE 377 | Roman Art and Architecture | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams/papers; attendance at lectures. Knowledge of Roman art preferred. |
| AMNE 381 | Theories of Myth | 1 | 96-192 | Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in mythology would be an asset. |
| RGST 200 | Introduction to the Study of Religion | 1 to 2 | 96-192 | Marking papers and exams; opportunity to do a lecture, with support (no obligation to do so); attendance at most in-person lectures desirable. Interest in Religious Studies (or study of religion) preferred. |
Interested students should complete the application form: https://amne.air.arts.ubc.ca/hiring/ta-application-winter/. Please email amne.grad@ubc.ca if you have any questions.
The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies expects to be hiring teaching assistants for the courses listed above in 2025/26. Courses and job descriptions are subject to change up until the beginning of each term, and some positions are subject to course enrolment. All positions require that you be physically located and legally able to work in Canada for the duration of the appointment. Please note that the number of available positions is subject to funding availability, enrollment and/or course cancellation. Applications are due no later than May 1, 2025. Current and incoming AMNE graduate students are prioritized for all TAships in the department.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Current salaries for Teaching Assistants (CUPE 2278) can be found here.
