Teaching Assistant EDKP 391 KPE W26

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university located in New Brunswick is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the course EDKP 391 Physiology in Sport and Exercise. The role includes grading assignments, responding to student queries, and assisting with exams. Ideal candidates should be graduate students at the university with a background in exercise physiology. The position offers an hourly rate of $37.34 with a commitment to equity in employment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University.
• Ideally from the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• Recommended that students have done well in Undergraduate Exercise Physiology and Nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Grade student exams and assignments.
• Reply to student questions via e-mail and myCourses.
• Assist with invigilation of exams.

Skills

Background in Exercise Physiology

English, spoken and written

French, spoken and written

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

Course Title and Course Number: EDKP 391 Physiology in Sport and Exercise

Name & Title of Course Supervisor

Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Jenna Gibbs, Associate Professor

Position Summary

This requisition is for one position, at 45 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.

Estimated Number of Positions

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term

Total Hours of Work per Term: 45 hours each

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $37.34/hr

Required Duties

• Grade student exams and assignments
• Reply to student questions regarding course content, exams, and/or assignments via both e-mail and myCourses
• Assist with invigilation of exams

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 Grad Student.
• Recommended that students have done well in Undergraduate Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
• 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.

Work Eligibility

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.

Salary & Dates

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Position Start Date: 2025-12-29

Position End Date: 2026-05-01

Application & Equity Notice

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].