School of Computer Science Teaching Assistant COMP 345 Winter 2026

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

Job summary

A prestigious Canadian university is seeking Teaching Assistants for the course 'From Natural Language to Data Science'. The role requires effective communication with students and the instructor, grading assignments, and presence in labs. Candidates must possess strong command of the course material and good communication skills. Positions are only open to registered graduate students at the university, and the application deadline is January 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have command of the course material and demonstrate this to the instructor.
• Willing to interact with students in the lab.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with the instructor and students.
• Maintain and observe office hours.
• Grade assignments and exams under supervision.

Skills

Good communication skills

Command of English language

Ability to interact with students

Job description

Course Title

From Natural Language to Data Science

Instructor

TBA

Course Number

COMP 345

Positions available (T.A.)

6

Hours per term

90

Dates of Appointment

Starting: January 05, 2026
Ending: April 17, 2026

Application Deadline

October 16, 2025

Salary

Hourly rate: $37.34
Per term: $3,360.60

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;
• Photocopy course notes, handouts, etc.;
• Ensure confidentiality regarding course-related matters;
• Respect and treat all students equally.

Qualifications

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 English language and must possess good communication skills.

Immediate Supervisor

TBA

Department Authorization

Mathieu Blanchette

Notes

Positions are open to registered McGill Graduate Students only.
• This position requires an in-person presence.
• Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

Application Instructions

Applications must go through Workday at www.mcgill.ca/hr/careers.

Hourly Salary

$37.34

Position Start Date

2025-10-07

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].