Teaching Assistant EDKP 391 KPE W27

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

Job summary

McGill University seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant for EDKP 391 Physiology in Sport and Exercise. The role involves grading, answering student questions via email and myCourses, and assisting with exam invigilation for a 45-hour term run.

The appointment is for a single term (Dec 28, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027) at $38.46/hr, open to master's or PhD students in good standing with McGill's Kinesiology program. Fluency in English is required; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student enrolled at McGill University (Masters or PhD).
• Background in Exercise Physiology; graduate student status preferred.
• Undergraduate Exercise Physiology and Nutrition coursework is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the course content and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Grade student exams and assignments.
• Reply to student questions regarding course content, exams, and assignments via email and myCourses.
• Assist with invigilation of exams.

Skills

Graduate student

Exercise physiology

Undergraduate physiology guidance

Course content familiarity

English proficiency

French language (asset)

Education

Graduate student (Masters or PhD)

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:Physiology in Sport and ExerciseCourse Code:EDKP 391 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 391 Physiology in Sport and ExerciseName & Title of Course Supervisor:Tyler Churchward-Venne, Associate ProfessorPosition 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, 2027 to April 14, 2027. Effective dates of appointment are December 28, 2026 to April 30, 2027.Estimated Number of Positions:1Total Hours of Work per Term:45 hours eachHourly Rate:$38.46/hrRequired Duties :Grade student exams and assignmentsReply to student questions regarding course content, exams, and/or assignments via both e-mail and myCoursesAssist with invigilation of examsQualifications: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 NutritionFamiliarity 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:$38.46Position Start Date:2026-12-28Position End Date:2027-04-30Deadline 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] .