Teaching Assistant EDKP 394 KPE W26

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in New Brunswick is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Department. The role involves assisting students with virtual projects and preparing exam content, requiring strong communication skills. The position runs from December 29, 2025, to May 1, 2026, with an hourly rate of $37.34. Applications are due by November 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student enrolled at McGill University, ideally in Kinesiology and Physical Education.
• Background in humanities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with group projects and presentations.
• Prepare content for quizzes.
• Assist with exams.
• Clarify question/answer keys with graders.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with course content

English (spoken and written)

French (spoken and written, is an asset)

Education

Graduate student (master’s or PhD) at McGill University

Job description

Overview

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Details

Hiring Unit: Department Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title and Course Number: EDKP394 Historical Perspectives

Position Supervisor

Name & Title of Course Supervisor:

TBD

Position Summary

This requisition is for one position, at 75 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: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term: 75 hours

Hourly Rate: $37.34/hr

Responsibilities

• 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
• Communicate with graders to clarify question/answer keys

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• Background in the humanities (history, sociology, anthropology) also desirable;
• Strong writing and oral communication skills;
• Attention to detail & accuracy;
• 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].