Teaching Assistant ENVR 400 Winter

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

Job summary

McGill Bieler School of Environment is hiring for ENVR 400 Environmental Thought, an hourly position starting 2027-01-05 and ending 2027-04-30. The role involves grading, advising on essay writing, reading course materials, and facilitating seminars with opportunities to engage in remote delivery and using MyCourses.

The position requires a background in social sciences or humanities or environmental studies and experience with virtual learning platforms.

Qualifications

• Assignment grading and providing quality feedback to students on their work.
• Advising students on effective academic essay writing.
• Reading all class materials assigned to the class.
• Facilitating class discussions (as needed).
• Participating in meetings of teaching staff.
• Holding office hours; Excellence in assessment of student work and advising students on essay creation.
• Background in social science, humanities, environmental studies or related field.
• Experience with virtual learning platforms to prepare and assist with remote delivery of course material.
• Experience with MyCourses.

Responsibilities

• Assignment grading and providing quality feedback to students.
• Advising students on effective academic essay writing.
• Reading all class materials assigned to the class.
• Facilitating class discussions (as needed).
• Participating in meetings of teaching staff.
• Holding office hours.

Skills

Virtual learning platforms

Education

Background in social science / humanities / environmental studies

Tools

MyCourses

Job description

Hiring Unit: McGill Bieler School of Environment

Course Title: Environmental Thought

Course Code: ENVR 400 001

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term: 135

Hiring Unit: McGill Bieler School of Environment

Course Title and Course Number: ENVR 400 Environmental Thought

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term: 135

Course Description:

Students work in interdisciplinary seminar groups on challenging philosophical, ethical, scientific and practical issues. They will explore cutting-edge ideas and grapple with the reconciliation of environmental imperatives and social, political and economic pragmatics. Activities include meeting practitioners, attending guest lectures, following directed readings, and organizing, leading and participating in seminars.

Qualifications and Position Summary:

• Assignment grading and providing quality feedback to students on their work
• Advising students on effective academic essay writing
• Reading all class materials assigned to the class
• Facilitating class discussions (as needed)
• Participating in meetings of teaching staff
• Holding office hoursExcellence in assessment of student work and in advising students on essay creation
• Background in social science, the humanities, environmental studies or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with the use of a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx] to prepare and assist with remote delivery of course material.
• Experience 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.

Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.