Teaching Assistant EDKP 394 KPE W27

McGill University; Quebec; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. The TA will assist students with group virtual projects and presentations, and help prepare quiz content from labs for MyCourse assessments.

Responsibilities include assisting with midterm and final exams, and coordinating with graders to ensure accurate answer keys. Master’s or PhD student in good standing is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University.
• Background in humanities (history, sociology, anthropology) desirable; strong writing and oral communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; familiarity with course content; English and French helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with group virtual projects and presentations.
• Prepare questions/answers content from labs for MyCourse quizzes.
• Prepare and assist with Midterm and final exams.
• Communicate with graders to clarify question/answer keys.

Skills

Strong writing

Oral communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Familiarity with course content

Education

Graduate student (Master’s or PhD) at McGill

Tools

MyCourse

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:Historical PerspectivesCourse Code:EDKP 394 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:EDKP394 Historical PerspectivesName & Title of Course Supervisor:Jordan Koch, Associate ProfessorPosition 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:1Total Hours of Work per Term:65 hoursHourly Rate:$38.46/hrRequired Duties:Assist students with their group virtual projects and presentationsPrepare question/answer content from labs for MyCourse quizzesPrepare and assist with Midterm and final examCommunicate with graders to clarify question/answer keysQualifications: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 assetApplication 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] .