School of Computer Science Course Assistant COMP 302 Winter 2026

McGill University; Hamiota; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university is inviting applications for a position that requires McGill registered students. The role involves grading assignments, communicating with students, and supervising during evaluations. Candidates must show a command of course material and possess good English communication skills. The position starts on January 5, 2026, and ends on April 17, 2026, offering a salary of $37.34 per hour. Diversity and equity in hiring are prioritized, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a strong command of course material.
• Capable of completing assigned homework for the course.
• Must interact with students during lab sessions.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students and instructors.
• Maintain office and lab hours.
• Grade assignments under instructor supervision.
• Prepare solution sets for assignments.
• Monitor discussion boards and emails.
• Supervise students during evaluations.

Skills

Command of course material

English language proficiency

Good communication skills

Education

McGill registered student

Job description

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Position Start Date: January 05, 2026

Position End Date: April 17, 2026

Positions available: 2

Salary: $37.34 /hour

Required Duties

• Effectively and timely communicate with the instructor and the students.


• Maintain and observe office and/or lab hours.


• Develop grading scripts to be used to grade assignments and/or exams.


• Grade assignments and exams under the supervision of the instructor.


• Monitor the discussion board/emails.


• Prepare solution sets for assignments, etc.


• Supervise students during midterm evaluations and/or quizzes.


• Use software for plagiarism detection and verify similarities in the students' work.


• Be available throughout the examination period.


• Photo copy course notes, hand outs, etc.


• Ensure confidentiality regarding course-related matters.


• Respect and treat all students equally.

Qualifications Required

Positions are for McGill Registered students only.

Must have command of the course material and must be able to demonstrate this command to the satisfaction of the course instructor. At the very least, should be capable of doing the homework assigned to the students in the course. Must be willing to interact with students in the lab. Must also have good command of English language and possess good communication skills.

Notes

• This position is for McGill registered students only.


• All applicants must apply on Workday.


• Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Position Start Date: 2025-12-18

Position End Date: 2026-04-17

Deadline to Apply: 2026-01-04

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].