Teaching Assistant EDKP 445 KPE W26

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

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Canada is seeking a Teaching Assistant to assist in a Kinesiology and Physical Education course. Responsibilities include answering student inquiries, assisting in course content delivery, and providing support to the instructor. Ideal candidates are graduate students with a background in metabolism and strong English skills. The position is for a term from December 29, 2025, to May 1, 2026, with an hourly rate of $37.34.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be available to answer student e-mails relating to questions about the course material or content.
• Assist instructor with posting content to MyCourses.
• Be available to assist the instructor on other course related issues should they arise.

Skills

Background in metabolism

Familiarity with course content

English, spoken and written

French, spoken and written (asset)

Education

Graduate (master’s or PhD) student

Job description

Overview

This posting is for one unionized contractual appointment. 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: EDKP 445 Exercise Metabolism

Name & Title of Course Supervisor: TBD

Position Summary:

This requisition is for one position, at 50 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: 50 hours

Hourly Rate: $37.34/hr

Responsibilities

• Be available to answer student e-mails relating to questions about the course material or content.
• Assist instructor with posting content to MyCourses.
• Be available to assist the instructor on other course related issues should they arise.

Qualifications

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

Application Details

• Applicants have until November 14, 2025 (11:59PM) to apply for this posting.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

Work eligibility and language requirements: 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. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in English, 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

Equity and Accessibility

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].