Teaching Assistant EDKP 442 KPE W26

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

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Kinesiology and Physical Education department. The role includes grading student portfolios and co-supervising exams. Ideal candidates are enrolled graduate students, preferably in the Kinesiology and Physical Education program, with proficiency in English. This position is contractual for the term January 5 to April 14, 2026, with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• Familiarity with course content.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written.
• French, spoken and written, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Grading of student portfolios, exams, teacher conference assignment.
• Co-supervision of in-class exams, set-up, and return of all required equipment during conference times.

Skills

English (spoken and written)

Familiarity with course content

French (spoken and written)

Education

Graduate student (master’s or PhD)

Job description

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Hiring Unit:

Department Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title and Course Number:

EDKP 442 Physical Education Pedagogy

Name & Title of Course Supervisor

Jessica Mocella, Faculty Lecturer

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

45 hours

Hourly Rate:

$37.34/hr

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.

Required Duties:

• Grading of student portfolios, exams, teacher conference assignment,
• Co-supervision of in-class exams, set-up and return of all required equipment during conference times.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• 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.

Position Start Date:

2025-12-29

Position End Date:

2026-05-01

Deadline to Apply:

2025-11-14

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