Teaching Assistant - ARCH 551 W27

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applicants to support The Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture as a teaching assistant for the Urban Design and Planning ARCH 551 course. The role involves preparing course materials, delivering resources through MYCOURSES, and providing feedback on assignments.

Ideal candidates are graduate students in a post-professional program in Urban Planning or Architecture, with strong written communication, organization, and the ability to engage with students in group

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled in a post-professional Master's or doctoral program in Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field.
• Strong written communication and academic writing ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and help with delivery of resource material to students via MYCOURSES.
• Review and provide feedback on student assignments.
• Engage with students in course-related meetings and workshops.

Education

Graduate student in post-professional program

Tools

MYCOURSES

Job description

Hiring Unit: The Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture Course Title: Urban Design and Planning Course Code: ARCH 551 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 100 Hiring Unit: Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture Course Title and Course Number: Urban Design and Planning / ARCH 551 Estimated Number of Positions: One (1) Total Hours of Work per Term: 100

Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-04 Position End Date: 2027-04-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-30

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and help with delivery of resource material to students via MYCOURSES.
• Review and provide feedback on student assignments.
• Engage with students in course-related meetings and semi-structured workshop exercises .

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled in a post-professional Master's or doctoral program in Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field.
• Preference for students who previously completed the course.
• Working knowledge of urban design, planning, and landscape-related issues.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication and academic writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive rapport with students.
• Ability to respond effectively to student inquiries and provide academic support.
• Experience evaluating assignments, papers, and examinations, and providing constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and, if required, delivering one or more lectures during the term

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].

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