Teaching Assistant ENVR 202-01- Winter

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

Job summary

McGill University is recruiting a part-time teaching assistant for the Earth and life sciences course. You will attend lectures, hold office hours, assist with quiz development, and grade assignments and exams under instructor guidance.

Fluency in English and French is required to handle essays, with a strong background in biology or earth sciences. Proficiency with Zoom/WebEx and MyCourses is expected for online course management and communication.

Qualifications

• Attend lectures.
• Holds TA office hours for students and assists with course development.
• Grade and answer student Q/A for assignments.
• Grade exams in consultation with instructors.

Responsibilities

• Online course management, emails.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with teaching team.
• Fluency in English and French sufficient to grade essays.
• Background in biological science (ecology, evolution) and/or earth science (geology, physical geography).
• Demonstrated experience with a virtual learning platform (Zoom, WebEx).
• Familiarity with MyCourses.

Skills

Biology

Ecology

Earth science

Communication

Education

Biological/Earth science background

Tools

Zoom

WebEx

MyCourses

Job description

Hours per TA

Total Hours of Work per Term: 150

Course Description

Formation of the Earth and the evolution of life. How geological and biological change are the consequence of history, chance, and necessity acting over different scales of space and time. General principles governing the formation of modern landscapes and biotas. Effects of human activities on natural systems.

Qualifications and Position Summary

• Attend lectures.
• Holds TA Office hours for students Assist with course development (e.g., quiz questions, assignments, breakout sessions).
• Grade and answer student Q/A for assignments
• Grade exams in consultation with instructors
• Online course management, emails
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with teaching team
• Fluency in English and French sufficient to grade essays
• Background in biological science (ecology, diversity, evolution) and/or earth science (geology, physical geography)
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with the use of a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx].
• Familiarity with MyCourses

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2027-01-05

Position End Date: 2027-04-30

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].

Located in one of the world's great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world's most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada's greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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