Teaching Assistant EDKP 448 KPE W26

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

Job summary

A prominent university in New Brunswick seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the course 'Exercise and Health Psychology.' This role requires making assessments, leading discussions, and assisting with course management. Candidates must be enrolled graduate students at the university and meet specific qualifications. The position starts on December 29, 2025, and runs until May 1, 2026. Application deadline is November 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University.
• Completion of a relevant course in exercise/health psychology.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and mark assessments like tests and written assignments.
• Lead and facilitate in-class activities/discussions.
• Assist with managing course content on myCourses.

Skills

Graduate student status

Familiarity with course content

English proficiency (spoken and written)

French proficiency (spoken and written)

Education

Graduate student (master’s or PhD)

Undergraduate or graduate course in exercise/health psychology

Job description

Overview

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Hiring Unit: Department Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title and Course Number: EDKP 448 Exercise and Health Psychology

Name & Title of Course Supervisor

Shane Sweet, Associate Professor

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term: 75 hours

Hourly Rate: $37.34/hr

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.

Required Duties:

• Evaluation/mark assessments (e.g., tests, quizzes, and/or written assignments);
• Lead and facilitate activities/discussions in-class and/or on myCourses;
• Assist with the management of myCourses content;

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• Completion of an undergraduate or graduate course in exercise/health psychology (or a closely related course)
• 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

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].