Teaching Assistant EDKP 394 KPE W27

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 4,684,000 - 6,061,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for one graduate teaching assistant position in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education for the course EDKP 394 Historical Perspectives. The TA will support the course supervisor, assist with group projects and quizzes, and help prepare exams in a classroom environment.

Dates: Jan 5, 2027 – Apr 14, 2027; appointment Dec 28, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027. Hourly rate $38.46, 65 hours for the term.

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) desirable; strong writing and oral communication skills; attention to detail & accuracy.
• English, spoken and written. French, spoken and written, is an asset.

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

Skills

Strong writing and oral communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate student enrolled at McGill University

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title: Historical Perspectives

Course Code: EDKP 394 001

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term: 3

This 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 Education

Course Title and Course Number: EDKP394 Historical Perspectives

Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Jordan Koch, Associate Professor

Position Summary

This requisition is for one position, at 65 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: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 65 hours Hourly Rate: $38.46/hr

Required Duties

• 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 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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