Teaching Assistant EDKP 495 KPE W27

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is hiring two Teaching Assistant positions for the course EDKP 495, Scientific Principles of Training. Each TA will assist the instructor with exams, grading, and student support, with portions to be delivered in-person or virtually.

The role is a unionized, hourly contract with strong emphasis on classroom and lab experience. The positions run from 2026-12-28 to 2027-04-30 at an hourly rate of $38.46 CAD.

Qualifications

• BSc in Kinesiology or related field with classroom, research (lab), and/or clinical exercise physiology experience.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proctoring and marking midterms and finals.
• Mark assignments and provide feedback.
• Hold office hours (in person or virtual) to address questions.

Education

BSc in Kinesiology

Classroom and lab experience

Tools

Proctoring tools

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education Course Title: Scientific Principles of Training Course Code: EDKP 495 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 3

This posting is for two 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: EDKP 495 Scientific Principles of Training Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Dennis Jensen, Associate Professor Estimated Number of Positions: 2 positions Total Hours of Work per Term: 50 Hours each (Total 100 hours) Hourly Rate: $38.46/hr

Position Summary: Required Duties: Assist instructor with (1) proctoring and marking of midterm and final exams; (2) marking assignments; and (3) holding office hours (either in-person or virtual) to address student questions/concerns about exams, assignments and perhaps also course material.

Qualifications: BSc in Kinesiology or related field, with evidence of classroom, research (laboratory), and/or professional experience in clinical exercise physiology (EDKP 485) or scientific principles of training (EDKP 495).

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is a benefit, but not required

Application Deadline: Applicants have until November 2, 2026 (11:59PM) to apply for this posting.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment. 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.

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].

Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2026-12-28 Position End Date: 2027-04-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02

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