Teaching Assistant ENVR 202-01- Winter

McGill University; Stewart; Vor Ort; CAD 45.000 - 61.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

McGill Bieler School of Environment is seeking Teaching Assistants for ENVR 202 - The Evolving Earth in Stewart, BC. The role involves supporting lectures, holding TA office hours, assisting with course materials, and grading assignments and exams.

You will engage with students via a virtual learning platform and collaborate with the teaching team. The position offers an hourly rate of CAD 38.46, with 150 hours per term.

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in English and French sufficient to grade essays.
• Background in biology (ecology, diversity, evolution) and/or earth science.
• Experience with virtual learning platforms (Zoom, WebEx).

Aufgaben

• Attend lectures.
• Attend 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.

Kenntnisse

English & French

Biology background

Earth science background

Communication skills

Virtual learning platforms

Tools

Zoom

WebEx

MyCourses

Jobbeschreibung

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:McGill Bieler School of EnvironmentCourse Title:The Evolving EarthCourse Code:ENVR 202 001Estimated Number of Positions:2Total Hours of Work per Term:150Hiring Unit:Bieler School of EnvironmentCourse Title and Course Number:ENVR 202 - The Evolving EarthEstimated Number of Positions:2Total Hours of Work per Term:150 Hours per TACourse 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 studentsAssist with course development (e.g., quiz questions, assignments, breakout sessions).Grade and answer student Q/A for assignmentsGrade exams in consultation with instructorsOnline course management, emailsAttend regularly scheduled meetings with teaching teamFluency in English and French sufficient to grade essaysBackground in biological science (ecology, diversity, evolution) and/or earth science (geology, physical geography)Effective communication skillsDemonstrated experience with the use of a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx]. Familiarity with MyCoursesHourly Salary:$38.46Position Start Date:2027-01-05Position 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] .