Teaching Assistant EDPE 687-001 ECP W27

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

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the EDPE 687-001 Qualitative Methods in Educational Psychology course. The TA will assist the course supervisor in a classroom setting, lead discussion groups, prepare materials, and support student learning during the January–April 2027 term. Requirements include being a current Ph.D.

student, completing the EDPE 687 course (or equivalent), and experience with MyCourses. French knowledge may be helpful.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Ph.D. student.
• Successfully completed EDPE 687, or an equivalent graduate qualitative methods course.
• Experience using MyCourses for course management.
• Previous experience conducting and/or analyzing qualitative research preferred.
• Knowledge in French may be required.

Responsibilities

• Marking
• Preparing Class Materials
• Leading Discussion Groups
• Teaching selected components of the course related to TA experience in qualitative methods
• Assisting Students' Learning
• Attending classes
• Regular class attendance may be required.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Education

Current PhD student

Tools

MyCourses

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology

Course Title: Qualitative Methods in Educational Psychology. Course Code: EDPE 687 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 55

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 of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Course Title and Course Number: EDPE 687-001 Qualitative Methods in Educational Psychology (CRN: 2442)

Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work: 55

Position Summary: This requisition is for one position, at 55 hours, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.

Effective dates of appointment are from January 5 to April 24, 2027.

Course dates are January 5 to April 14, 2027.

Posting Dates (14 days): October 19 - November 2, 2026 (11:59 pm)

Application Deadline: November 2, 2026 (11:59 pm)

Responsibilities may include:

• Marking
• Preparing Class Materials
• Leading Discussion Groups
• Teaching selected components of the course related to TA experience in qualitative methods
• Assisting Students' Learning
• Attending classes

*Regular class attendance may be required.*

Candidates who apply for this posting should be available during the scheduled time for this course (Fridays from 8:35 am-11:25 am)

Qualifications:

• Must be a current Ph.D. student
• Successfully completed EDPE 687, or an equivalent graduate qualitative methods course
• Experience using MyCourses for course management
• Previous experience conducting and/or analyzing qualitative research preferred
• Knowledge in French may be required.

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: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2027-01-05

Position End Date: 2027-04-24

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02

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].

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