Teaching Assistant - URBP 504 Planning for Active Transport

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

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in the School of Urban Planning. The course URBP 504, Planning for Active Transport, requires grading support and student interaction for a 55-hour term.

Only McGill registered graduate students may apply. The position starts 2027-01-05 and ends 2027-04-14; English communication is required, and work authorization in Canada and Quebec is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be McGill registered graduate student.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec.
• McGill University is an English-language university requiring English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grading assignments.
• Interact with students.

Job description

Hiring Unit:

School of Urban Planning

Course Title:

Planning for Active Transport

Course Code:

URBP 504

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

55

This course examines the importance of planning for public transit, cycling and walking as means of transport in a sustainable urban environment. It covers planning, design, and operations of transit systems, cycling facilities and walkways. The course studies relevant plans and examples from various cities to help students understand the importance of planning for active transportation.

Teaching Assistant will help in grading various assignments. Interaction with Students.

Salary: $38.46/hr (55 hours per term)

January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027

PLEASE NOTE:

Only McGill registered graduate students may apply.

_ 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:

2027-04-14

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-01

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].