Teaching Assistantships for
2025/26 Academic Session

Teaching Assistantships for
2025/26 Academic Session

Posted April 23, 2025

The Department of Theatre and Film aims to appoint part-time Teaching Assistants from among the MA/MFA/Phd students to assist in the following courses:

Theatre Studies Courses:

  • THTR 120: Introduction to Theatre. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)
  • THTR 210: Drama: Forms and Ideas I. Lecture Term 1. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)
  • THTR 211: Drama: Forms and Ideas II. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)

Cinema and Media Studies Courses:

  • CINE 100-001, CINE 100-003, CINE-004: Introduction to Cinema Studies. Term 1 and Term 2. There is a total of 9 positions available (at 50%).
  • CINE 220-002: Hollywood Cinema 1930-1960. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 3 positions available (at 50%)
  • CINE 240-001: Media Industries. Lecture Term 1. There is one position available (at 50%)
  • CINE 240-002: Media Industries. Lecture Term 2. There is one position available (at 50%)
  • CINE 300-001: Cult Cinema. Lecture Term 1. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)
  • CINE 340-001: Media Audiences. Lecture Term 1. There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)

Theatre/Film Courses:

  • THTR 150: Introduction to Production. Lecture/Lab Term 1.  There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)
  • THTR 245: Play-Interpretation and Production-Analysis. Lecture/Lab Term 2.  There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)
  • THFL 200: Visual Narrative:  Exploring Design and Creative Process. Lecture Term 2.  There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)
  • FIPR 131: Introduction to Screen Acting. Studio Term 2. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)
  • FIPR 133-001: Introduction to Film and Media Production. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 1 position available (at 25%)
  • FIPR 230-001: Introduction to Motion Picture Directing. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 25%)
  • FIPR 234-001: Production Planning and Professional Practices. Lecture Term 1. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 25%)
  • FIPR 436-001: Documentary Development and Production. Lecture Term 2.  There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)

To apply for any of these positions, please submit your application materials to The Department of Theatre and Film application Portal – https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=517 Deadline for applications is Monday, May 12, @ 4pm PST, 2025.

Please note that the above listed TA positions are dependent on Department of Theatre and Film budget approval. Some positions will be appointed at 50% (half time) or 25% (quarter time) and will have their duties and salaries adjusted accordingly.

Qualifications: At a minimum, the applicant will have a BA/BFA degree or its equivalent, with academic and/or professional experience. The applicant must have a solid knowledge of theatre history, film studies or film production, depending on the course for which they are applying.  Students cannot always be assigned to the course that is their first choice, and so it is helpful to provide a range of courses for which you feel equipped to TA.

Duties: TAs may be required, at a minimum, to mark, attend classes, lead seminars, advise students, supervise production labs, hold office hours, give demonstrations and on occasion provide instruction in the courses they have been assigned to.

Hours of work: Varies by course. The average is 12 hours per week for 26 weeks (384 hours) for a full TA position. Please note that TA positions can range from 25% to 100% and hours are scaled accordingly.

Salary:

Masters Students: GTA 2 $38.65/hour (as of Sept 1, 2024)
Doctoral Students: GTA 1 $40.16/hour (as of Sept 1, 2024)

Application: A letter of application including your curriculum vitae, all contact information, your year of study, and experience in the discipline that you wish to apply. Please indicate whether you are a full–time or part–time student and whether you hold a degree in another field of study at a Masters level or higher.

Deadline for applications is Monday, May 12, by 4pm PST, 2025. Again, to apply for any of these positions, please submit your application materials directly into The Department of Theatre and Film portal at https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=517

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Somnus

(They/Them)
BFA Acting

Somnus is a non-binary, Scottish/Ukrainian settler from Amiscwaciywaskahikan (treaty 6 territory), based out of the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations. Co-Founder of independent artist organizations ‘The Chocolate Milk Art Collective’, an experimental short film and cinema house, as well as ‘MO!’, a multidisciplinary art and dance collective, both striving to unite artists in the pursuit of storytelling. Somnus is the recipient of the Hnatyshyn Foundation’ Developing Artist Grant for Acting this past year and has immense gratitude for support from teachers, mentors, family, friends as well as their partner.

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

Hard to pick one! It would be the people, the sunshine, and all the beautiful resources and facilities I had access to! Studio 128 became a home and a sanctuary to me.

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

I’m heading towards muppetry and mask! I’ll continue working on independent and feature film and television, find places for my craziness in the theatre, and devise and create my own work. Just stay as busy as possible having as much fun as possible!

What is your dream role?

Dream role…? Well I suppose I’ll have to dream it up and get back to you in the morning!

What are your special skills?

Singing, dancing, grip, gaff, record, mix, master, set decoration, puppetry and muppetry, full mask and half mask, sword and knife play, guitar, piano, banjo, bass, mandolin, fully graduated driver, forklift certified, familiar with heavy machinery, safety worker, comfortable on tools, basic knowledge of farming equipment, comfortable around animals, general capability to perform and understand sports, avid finger-boarder, gamer and Rubik’s cube solver.

Check out Somnus’ work here:

Alivia Sabatino

(She/They)
BFA Acting

Alivia Sabatino is a Vancouver-based actor born and raised in BC. Recent credits include Storm in The Last of the Pelican Daughters, John Hemings in The Very Book Indeed, Durham in Saint Joan of The Stockyards, and Celio in For the Love of Citrus, all with UBC Theatre. She also stage-managed Cats Junior with CTORA. Alivia thrives on the transformative power of performance and storytelling.

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

A highlight of mine was working on The Very Book Indeed with my BFA cohort. Getting to be in a production with the artist I’ve grown the closest to and getting to witness their work and play with them every night was such a joy and privilege.

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

In the upcoming years I’m looking to seek more theatrical opportunities both on stage as an actor and behind the scenes as a stage manager. I also hope to build and collaborate more on some personal projects of mine. As an artist I’m committed to growing, finding different ways of learning, and incorporating new perspectives into my work.

What is your dream role?

Velma Kelly in Chicago The Musical

Who would you most like to have dinner with?

I’ve always wanted to have dinner with Robin Williams. He was an phenomenal actor and having the opportunity to speak with him I feel would be such a fun, captivating, and inspiring experience.

Check out Alivia’s work here:

Lauren Ohh

(They/Them)
BFA Acting

Lauren Ohh is a Toronto and Vancouver-based artist who is passionate about telling intersectional stories on the page, stage, and screen. UBC credits include: For the Love of Citrus!, Saint Joan of the Stockyards, The Very Book Indeed, and The Last of the Pelican Daughters.

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

Watching my friends perform after years of witnessing their dedication was a massive privilege. Being in the audience of The Arsonists made me feel like a Directioner in the front row of the Take Me Home tour.

Moreover, rehearsals for The Last of the Pelican Daughters and co-devising Gnocchi taught me about efficient collaborative processes that I hope to incorporate into future projects.

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

Next year, I’ll keep auditioning for theatre, film and TV while I complete my creative writing minor at UBC. I’d love to PA and/or shadow/assist crew members on a few film sets. So, if you’re reading this and you’re filming something, and you need a 3rd AD, or a script supervisor,  or perhaps a PA, let me know!

I also hope to get more involved in improv and eventually apply for a creative writing MFA!

What is your dream role?

It’s a huge dream of mine to portray a character that I’ve written. Emma in People, Places & Things is also a challenge I’d love to take on one day. A non-binary role in a show like Girls and acting in something wildly absurd are dreams as well.

Who is your favourite playwright?

Probably Duncan Macmillan. However, Annie Baker, Sam Shepard, and Martin McDonagh have written both plays and films that I love.

What are some of your special skills?

I’m minoring in creative writing and I love improv! I’m also a soprano and can play the guitar, ski, skate, and canoe.

Who would you most like to have dinner with?

I’d love to have dinner with my parents’ 21-year-old selves. And Charlie Kaufman. I have so many questions.

Check out Lauren’s work here:

Raven Mutford

(She/Her/Hers)
BFA Acting

Raven Mutford is a Vancouver-based actor originally from the Northwest Territories. Her passion began in musical theatre and has since expanded into all aspects of storytelling. Raven is particularly interested in horror, comedy, and music. She strives to approach her work from a collaborative, dynamic, and fun lens!

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

Getting to experience the local music scene! Music is my greatest joy, and getting to witness all of the musical talent at UBC at shows like Koerner’s Pub, Redgate and CiTR is such a fun experience.

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

I hope to continue to expand my skill set musically and jump back into musical theatre, both behind the scenes and onstage! I also hope to explore voiceover and film work.

What is your dream role?

If I learn to sing opera, Cosette in Les Miserables or anyone in The Phantom of the Opera.

Who is your favourite playwright?

Martin Faranan McDonagh

What are some of your special skills?

I play the baritone ukulele! I’m also a beginner at bass guitar, guitar, piano, and flute. I drive boats too, with my SVOP (small vessel operators license).

Who would you most like to have dinner with?

Woody Harrelson

Check out Raven’s work here:

Baltzer Musherure

(He/Him)
BFA Acting

Baltzer is a Ugandan actor currently based in Vancouver. Recent credits include: Schmitz in The Arsonists, Sir Edward Derring & Jaques in The Very Book Indeed, Jo in TomorrowLove, and The King in Commedia Dell’arte.

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

Staging the plays we did in the Telus Studio and Frederic Wood Theatre. Doing character exploration, scene work, and rehearsing until we staged the plays was truly a memorable experience. Working tirelessly to ensure we did a good job in rehearsals, then staging the plays in front of hundreds of people night after night, it was a feeling unlike any other!

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

I see myself doing, film, television and theatre. Performing in front of people on a live stage at UBC has been exhilarating to say the least and I look forward to continue doing so after I graduate.

What is your dream role?

I do not have a dream role per se, but it would be my dream to work with and learn from my idols: Viola Davis, Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore and Denzel Washington.

Who is your favourite playwright?

Martin Faranan McDonagh

What are some of your special skills?

I can DJ, barista (intermediate), I’m bilingual, and I know basic stage combat training.

Who would you most like to have dinner with?

Hajime Isayama, the creator of Attack on Titan. I grew up watching anime, and its story is beyond incredible to me, I’d love to have dinner with him and thank him for creating such a masterpiece.

Check out Baltzer’s work here:

Dahlia-Raphael Kerr

(They/She)
BFA Acting

Dahlia is a non-binary queer performing artist and a recipient of a Centennial Scholars award. Having also graduated from Douglas College’s acting program, they have since performed in local theatre, indie films, commercials, and in drag as Phoenix HellFire. They are a silly little freak looking to create authentic soul filled performances that make people feel alive.

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

Creating our unhinged Naked Cinema film, being Truffledino in the Commedia dell’Arte, being Henry Condell in The Very Book Indeed and trying out a monologue from one of my dream roles (the Joker) and turning that into a drag performance. Laugh crying, and also just crying, and also just being so silly with my lovely ensemble who have become family.

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

Acting in theatre and film, drag, creating or devising shows, and dancing at raves and festivals.

What is your dream role?

When they remake The Joker I want to be the first female/non-binary human to play that character. I’m also really into Satan from the play Paradise Lost, or Glory from Watching Glory Die but I’ll probably put on those shows and cast myself anyways!

Who is your favourite playwright?

Judith Thompson

What are some of your special skills?

I’m a drag performer: my drag name is Phoenix HellFire. I also like to use a light whip in my performances.

Who would you most like to have dinner with?

I’d throw a dinner party with Satan, Jim Morrison, Patti Smith, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Macaulay Culkin, Brittany Murphy and Joaquin Phoenix. I can’t pick just one.

Check out Dahlia-Raphael’s work here:

Rainbow Hui

(She/Her)
BFA Acting

Rainbow is an actress from Hong Kong. Her past credits include Commedia dell’arte (Susan Bertoia), Saint Joan of the Stockyards (Jacob Zimmer), Naked Cinema (Joshua Brad-Lee Garrido), The Very Book Indeed (Moya O’ Connell), and The Arsonists (Stephen Heatley). She knows how to speak Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, and she is always down for a game of mahjong!

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

One of the highlights of my time at UBC was our the production of The Very Book Indeed. To me, that was a creation of art about art. As the play discusses the meaning of theatre and the significance of its relationship with the audience, I felt that the whole cast and crew poured their hearts and souls into bringing about the celebration of theatre as a place that honours human nature.

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

I envision myself doing plays in local theatre and acting in film and television. I have a deep passion for acting, and in all my training, my focus has always been, ‘how do I become a better actor?’ I want to grab every opportunity I have to act and improve my skills, the same way a sword master sharpens their swords.

What is your dream role?

I dream of starring in a Studio Ghibli live-action adaptation, if they ever make one! I especially like Chihiro in Spirited Away, who shines through her strength and tenacity as a young girl in a mercenary world full of mischief and manipulation.

Who is your favourite playwright?

I like filmmaker Bong Joon-ho’s movies, from Okja to Snowpiercer to Parasite. The subjects and perspectives of his stories are unique and unconventional. I am impressed by the novelty and the depth of his ideas, and his quirky sense of humor.

Who would you most like to have dinner with?

I would like to have dinner with Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast and hear a live version of Be Our Guest, sung by a candlestick and a choir of kitchenware.

Check out Rainbow’s work here:

Paula Goldie

(She/Her)
BFA Acting

Paula Goldie is a Chilean-Canadian actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer currently based out of Toronto and Vancouver. Recent theatre credits include: The Arsonists (UBC) The Very Book Indeed (UBC), Puttin On the Glitz (Kempenfelt Community Players) and Tomorrowlove (UBC). Screen Appearances include: I Woke Up A Vampire (Netflix), Circuit Breakers (Apple TV +), and The Coroner (CBC).

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

I loved the experience of our Naked Cinema project; producing my own work along with others is such a rewarding and unique experience. We had so much fun taking material from our own lives and feeding it to make something new and alive. It has been such a pleasure to see how our work as artists and and performers has cultivated into our own personal styles over these past 4 years!

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

I absolutely love my craft and I wish to focus on bringing to life stories that need to be told. Along with acting in both film and theatre, I am passionate about writing, producing, and choreography; I love the magic that comes out of creation and sharing art with others, and I hope to do so in as many ways as possible!

What is your dream role?

My parents liked to say that I had a pretty good scream when I was a kid and that it would be fantastic in a horror film… they said they probably wouldn’t be able to watch if I was in one, but I think being in a slasher would be fun!

What are some of your special skills?

I love dance, and am trained in tap, jazz, hip hop, and musical theatre; my classmates will often catch me subtly (or not) tap dancing when I find myself thinking or needing to move! I also sing, choreograph, write, and play volleyball.

Check out Paula’s work here:

Ekaterina De Boni

(She/Her)

BFA Acting

Ekaterina is an Italian-Russian-Belgian artist who wants to share her creativity, passion, and love for the arts with the world, hoping that they’ll share it back with her. UBC productions include: TomorrowLove (Casey), Saint Joan of the Stockyards (various), The Very Book Indeed (Mrs. Jaggard/Cleopatra), and The Arsonists (Eisenring)

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

Other than creating lifelong friends and colleagues, The Arsonists was my highlight at UBC. I got to play my favourite character I’ve ever played and I worked on a show that I felt was important artistically and politically. I had the greatest time with my cast-mates, worked with an incredible director, and felt overwhelming fulfilment from it.

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

I see myself doing satires and political comedies. That’s where my interests lie. I would love to direct something (I don’t know what yet, but as soon as I find out I’ll let you all know).

What is your dream role?

Roxie from Chicago. I love that you don’t have to be the best singer or dancer to play her, you just need the passion for it. And she’s hilarious. Just get me into a blonde wig already!

Who is your favourite playwright?

I’m not sure I have one yet, but I love the styles of Jean-Paul Sartre and Anton Chekhov.

What are some of your special skills?

I’m an expert horse-rider. I can dance, play the piano, and speak four languages (English, French, Russian and Italian). I can debate you down.

Who would you most like to have dinner with?

Messi. The dog, NOT the football player.

Check out Ekaterina’s work here: