Teaching Assistant EDKP 237 KPE W26

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Canada seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant to assist in the Kinesiology and Physical Education Department for a course on Outdoor Education. Responsibilities include attending classes, managing student activities, grading, and organizing equipment. The ideal candidate is a graduate student at McGill University, with knowledge of English and French preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student enrolled at McGill University.
• Ideally in the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.

Responsibilities

• Attend in-person classes on Tuesday/Thursday 1:30-4:30.
• Assist with the management and leading of students during activities.
• Assist with grading of assessments.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of equipment.

Skills

English, spoken and written

French, spoken and written

Experience in Outdoor Winter activities

Education

Graduate student (master’s or PhD)

Ed-Physical Education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Hiring Unit: Department Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title and Course Number: EDKP 237 - Outdoor Education

Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Michael Creamer, Faculty Lecturer

Position Details

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term: 45 hours

Position Summary:

This requisition is for one position, at 45 hours for the term, in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Course dates are January 5, 2026 to April 14, 2026. Effective dates of appointment are December 29, 2025 to May 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• TA is expected to attend in-person classes on Tuesday/Thursday 1:30-4:30 (January 5 - February 13).
• Assist with the management and leading of students during activities.
• Assist with grading of assessments.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• Ed-Physical Education or equivalent – Experience in Outdoor Winter activities is an asset.
• English, spoken and written.
• French, spoken and written, is an asset.

Application Details

Application deadline: Applicants have until 11:59 PM on November 3, 2025, to apply for this posting.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

Note: 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.

Language of Instruction: 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.

Salary & Dates

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Position Start Date: 2025-12-29

Position End Date: 2026-05-01

Deadline to Apply: 2025-11-14

Equity & Accommodation

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].