Teaching Assistant EDKP 237 KPE W27

McGill University; Quebec; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Outdoor Education (EDKP 237) for a 45-hour term from January 5, 2027 to February 16, 2027. The TA will support the Course Supervisor in delivering activities, managing students, and grading assessments in a classroom and field setting.

The ideal candidate is a graduate student (MA/PhD) enrolled at McGill, preferably in Kinesiology and Physical Education, with experience in outdoor winter activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled at McGill University (Masters or PhD).
• Ed-Physical Education or equivalent training preferred.
• Experience in outdoor winter activities is an asset.
• English communication (written and spoken); French an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Graduate student

Outdoor leadership

Grading assessments

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Graduate student (Masters/PhD)

Ed-Physical Education or equivalent

Job description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Hiring Unit:Department of Kinesiology and Physical EducationCourse Title:Outdoor EducationCourse Code:EDKP 237 001Estimated Number of Positions:1Total Hours of Work per Term:3This 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 EducationCourse Title and Course Number:EDKP 237- Outdoor EducationName & Title of Course Supervisor:Michael Creamer, Faculty LecturerEstimated Number of Positions:1Total Hours of Work per Term:45 hoursPosition 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 assessmentsAssist with the preparation and organization of equipmentQualifications: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 assetEnglish, 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:$38.46Position Start Date:2026-12-28Position End Date:2027-02-28Deadline to Apply:2026-11-02McGill 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] .