Teaching Assistant - ENVR 203-01-Winter

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

Job summary

McGill Bieler School of Environment invites two teaching assistant positions for ENVR 203 001 Knowledge, Ethics and Environment. Each TA will assist with grading, hold regular office hours, and help invigilate mid-terms and finals. Strong English skills are required; knowledge of French is an asset.

Solid grounding in Humanities/Social Sciences and experience with virtual platforms like Zoom or WebEx, MyCourses, and PowerPoint are preferred. Start 2027-01-05; end 2027-04-30; total 180 hours/term.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written English; knowledge of French is an asset.
• Solid grounding in Humanities and/or Social Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Grading essays and exams in consultation with instructor.
• Maintaining regular office hours for meetings with students.
• Assists in invigilation of mid-term and final exams.

Skills

English fluency

Organizational skills

Virtual learning platforms

PowerPoint

Education

Humanities/Social Sciences background

TA experience in BSE courses

Tools

MyCourses

Zoom/WebEx

Job description

Hiring Unit: McGill Bieler School of Environment

Course Title: Knowledge, Ethics and Environment. Course Code: ENVR 203 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 180

Bieler School of Environment Course Title and Course Number: ENVR 203-01 - Knowledge, Ethics and Environment

Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 180 hours per TA

Course Description

Introduction to cultural perspectives on the environment: the influence of culture and cognition on perceptions of the natural world; conflicts in orders of knowledge (models, taxonomies, paradigms, theories, cosmologies), ethics (moral values, frameworks, dilemmas), and law (formal and customary, rights and obligations) regarding political dimensions of critical environments, resource use, and technologies.

Qualifications and Position Summary

• Grading essays and exams in consultation with instructor
• Maintaining regular office hours for meeting students
• Assists in invigilation of mid-term and final exams
• Excellent spoken and written English and knowledge of French an asset
• Solid grounding in Humanities and/or Social Sciences, including Anthropology, Sociology, Human Geography, Law, Philosophy, History and in Environmental Studies
• Effective organizational skills
• Previous participation in BSE courses as a student or TA an asset
• Demonstrated experience with the use of a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx].
• Familiarity with MyCourses, and Powerpoint.

Salary and Dates

Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-04-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02

Equity and Diversity

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].

Location and About McGill

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.

Other Highlights

McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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