Teaching Assistant - URBP 504 Planning for Active Transport

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for URBP 504, Planning for Active Transport. The TA will assist in grading, interact with students, and help with course activities, design discussions, and operations-related tasks.

Only registered McGill graduate students may apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and in Quebec, and English communication is required for this English-language university.

Qualifications

• Graduate student status required at McGill University.
• Only McGill registered graduate students may apply.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada and in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grading assignments and exams for URBP 504.
• Interact with students and answer questions during course activities.
• Support course delivery and coordination with the instructor.

Skills

Grading assignments

Student interaction

Course support

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].

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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