Teaching Assistant EDKP 350 KPE W27

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications for three student assistant positions in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education to support the Physical Fitness Evaluation Methods course (EDKP 350).

The roles total 240 hours for the term, running Jan 5, 2027 to Apr 14, 2027, with effective dates Dec 28, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027. Primary duties include lab prep and supervision, assisting with grading, and helping students with group virtual projects and quizzes.

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled at McGill in Kinesiology/Physical Education or related program.
• Background in Exercise Physiology and Practicum 1 or CPAFLA course.
• Good command of English, French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for labs and supervise lab sessions.
• Assist with grading and communicate with graders on keys.
• Support students with group virtual projects and presentations.
• Create lab Q&A content for MyCourse quizzes.
• Assist with midterm and final exam preparation.

Skills

Lab supervision

Grading support

Student assistance

English communication

Education

Master’s or PhD student enrolled at McGill

Exercise Physiology background / CPAFLA

Tools

MyCourse LMS

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title: Physical Fitness Evaluation Methods

Course Code: EDKP 350 001/002/003/004

Estimated Number of Positions: 3

Total Hours of Work per Term: 3

Total Hours of Work per Term: 240 total hours

Position Summary: This requisition is for three position, at 240 total hours for the term, in the Department Kinesiology and Physical Education.

Course dates are January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027.

Effective dates of appointment are December 28, 2026 to April 30, 2027.

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 2, 2026 (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: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2026-12-28

Position End Date: 2027-04-30

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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