Teaching Assistant EDKP 237 KPE W27

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Outdoor Education course EDKP 237. The TA will support the Course Supervisor in a classroom environment, attend in-person classes on Tue/Thu, and help supervise student activities from Jan 5 to Feb 16, 2027.

The appointment runs 45 hours for the term and is governed by AGSEM. Applicants must be a McGill graduate student (Master’s or PhD) preferably in Kinesiology and Physical Education, with strong English skills; French is an

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student enrolled at McGill University.
• Experience in teaching or assisting in activity-based courses is desirable.
• Proficient in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Attend in-person classes on Tue/Thu 1:30-4:30 (Jan 5–Feb 16).
• Assist with managing and leading students during activities.
• Assist with grading of assessments.
• Assist with preparation and organization of equipment.

Skills

Graduate student

Teaching experience

English proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD student (Kinesiology and Physical Education)

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education Course Title: Outdoor Education Course Code: EDKP 237 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 3

This posting is for one unionized contractual appointments. A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student employed to assist the Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant in a classroom environment. Teaching Assistant Positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM).

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 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, 2027 to February 16, 2027. Effective dates of appointment are December 28, 2026 to February 28, 2027.

Required Duties

• TA is expected to attend in-person classes on Tuesday/Thursday 1:30-4:30 (January 5 - February 16)
• 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 deadline: Applicants have until 11:59 PM on November 2, 2026, to apply for this posting.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

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: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2026-12-28 Position End Date: 2027-02-28 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02

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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