Teaching Assistant EDKP 495 KPE W27

McGill University; Quebec; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for two unionized Teaching Assistant positions for EDKP 495: Scientific Principles of Training. You will assist the course supervisor in a classroom environment, proctoring and marking exams, grading assignments, and holding office hours either in person or online.

Qualified candidates hold a BSc in Kinesiology or related field with evidence of classroom or research experience in exercise physiology or training principles.

Qualifications

• BSc in Kinesiology or related field with classroom, research (lab) and/or professional experience in clinical exercise physiology or scientific principles of training.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor with proctoring and marking of midterm and final exams.
• Mark assignments and provide timely feedback to students.
• Hold office hours (in-person or virtual) to address student questions about exams and course material.

Skills

English fluency

Education

BSc in Kinesiology or related field

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:Scientific Principles of TrainingCourse Code:EDKP 495 001Estimated Number of Positions:2Total Hours of Work per Term:3This 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 EducationCourse Title and Course Number:EDKP 495 Scientific Principles of TrainingName & Title of Course Supervisor:Dennis Jensen, Associate ProfessorEstimated Number of Positions:2 positionsTotal Hours of Work per Term:50 Hours each (Total 100 hours)Hourly Rate:$38.46/hrPosition 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 requiredApplication 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] .