Teaching Assistant - URBP 619 Land Use and Transport Planning

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is hiring a Teaching Assistant for the Urban Planning course URBP 619. The TA will assist in grading assignments (accessibility, regression, paper critique, policy briefs) and interact with students. The position spans 55 hours per term with a salary of $38.46/hour, start 2027-01-05 and end 2027-04-14.

Only McGill registered graduate students may apply, and applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec. English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Currently registered McGill graduate student is required.
• Authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec.
• English communication skills required (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Assist in grading assignments (accessibility, regression, paper critique, policy briefs).
• Interact with students and provide support during course delivery.

Skills

Grading assignments

Student interaction

Academic writing support

Job description

Hiring Unit: School of Urban Planning Course Title: Land Use and Transport Planning Course Code: URBP 619 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 55

Urban Planning: Analysis of transport and land use interactions in urban areas. Study of the impacts of transport systems on travel behaviour, residential and work location decisions, and urban form; discussion of implications for planning practice. Teaching Assistant will help in grading various assignments including an accessibility assignment, regression assignment, paper critique assignment, and policy briefs. 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].

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