Teaching Assistant EDKP 350 KPE W26

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

Job summary

A prestigious Canadian university is seeking Graduate Students as Teaching Assistants for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Department. This role involves preparing and supervising labs, assisting with grading, and supporting students' projects. Ideal candidates must have a background in Exercise Physiology and be enrolled at the university. Hourly salary is $37.34 with a total of 180 hours of work expected during the term.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University.
• Ideally enrolled in the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• Background in Exercise Physiology required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for labs.
• Supervise labs.
• Assist with grading and communicate with graders.
• Assist students with group virtual projects.
• Prepare content for MyCourse quizzes.
• Assist with Midterm and final exam preparation.

Skills

English, spoken and written

French, spoken and written

Background in Exercise Physiology

Familiarity with course content

Education

Graduate student enrolled at McGill University

Job description

Overview

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Hiring Unit:

Department Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title and Course Number:

EDKP 350 Physical Fitness Evaluation Methods

Name & Title of Course Supervisor

Celena Scheede-Bergdahl, Senior Faculty Lecturer

Estimated Number of Positions: up to 3

Total Hours of Work per Term: 180 total hours

Position Summary:

This requisition is for three positions, at 180 total hours for the term, in the Department 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.

Required Duties:

• Preparation for Labs
• Supervise Labs
• Assist with grading, Communicate with graders to clarify question/answer keys
• Assist students with their group virtual projects and presentations
• Prepare question/answer content from labs for MyCourse quizzes
• Prepare and assist with Midterm and final exam

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• Background in Exercise Physiology and Practicum 1 or equivalent, such as the CPAFLA course (Canadian Physical Activity Fitness Lifestyle Appraisal).
• Familiarity with course content.
• English, spoken and written.
• French, spoken and written, is an asset

Application Deadline:

Applicants have until November 14, 2025 (11:59PM) 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: $37.34

Position Start Date: 2025-12-29

Position End Date: 2026-05-01

Deadline to Apply: 2025-11-14

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].