Teaching Assistant - URBP 630 Research Project 1 and URBP 606 Research Seminar

McGill University; Harrington; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Quebec seeks a doctoral student to assist in guiding students through research proposal development. The role includes running tutorials, grading assignments, and providing individual support. This position is ideal for those familiar with urban planning and research methodologies, offering a chance to engage with diverse student groups.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with various research methods and design.
• Must be a McGill registered graduate student.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing proposals for research projects.
• Run tutorials, review and grade assignments and draft proposals.

Skills

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Spatial Research Methods

Participatory Research Methods

Education

Doctoral Student in Urban Planning

Doctoral Student in Policy and Design

Job description

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Tasks: to support students in developing proposals for their research projects and funding applications by running tutorials, reviewing / grading assignments and draft proposals, and meeting with individual and groups of students to run exercises and revise their draft proposals.

Requirements: doctoral student in urban planning, policy and design or allied fields; familiarity with quantitative, qualitative, spatial, applied and (ideally) participatory research methods and research design.

Salary: $37.34 (45 hours)

August 27, 2025 to December 3, 2025

Thursdays 11:35 am to 1:55 pm

Hiring Unit:
School of Urban Planning

Course Title and Course Number:
Research Project 1 - URBP 630

Research Seminar - URBP 606

Estimated Number of Positions:
1

Total Hours of Work per Term:
45

Qualifications:

Doctoral student in urban planning, policy and design or allied fields; familiarity with quantitative, qualitative, spatial, applied and (ideally) participatory research methods and research design.

Please note: Only McGill registered graduate students may apply.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary:

$36.25

Position Start Date:

2025-08-27

Position End Date:

2025-12-03

Deadline to Apply:

2025-05-28

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail] .