Teaching Assistant- Winter 2027- Research Methods (POTH 401)

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

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the course POTH 401: Research Methods. The TA will grade assignments, midterms and final papers, and enter marks on MyCourses while invigilating exams and assisting in classes.

The role includes meeting with students to review feedback and guidance on assignments. The successful candidate will have graduate teaching experience in research methods, strong knowledge of study design and quantitative analyses, and be eligible to work

Qualifications

• Graduate teaching experience in research methods courses.
• Knowledge of research methods: question development, design, analyses.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Grade assignments, midterm exams and final papers.
• Enter marks electronically on MyCourses; invigilate midterm.
• Attend classes and meet with students to review work and exams.
• Meet with course coordinator as required.

Skills

Graduate teaching experience

Critical appraisal of study designs

Research methods knowledge

Education

Masters

PhD

Grad Dip & Certs

Tools

MyCourses

Job description

Job Information

• Hiring Unit: School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Course Title: Research Methods
• Course Code: POTH 401
• Estimated Number of Positions: 1
• Total Hours of Work per Term: 154
• Hourly Salary: $38.46
• Position Start Date: 2027-01-26
• Position End Date: 2027-04-30
• Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-01

Job Description

Under the supervision and in collaboration with the course coordinator, the Teaching Assistant (TA) will grade assignments, midterm exams and final papers. In addition, the TA will enter marks electronically on MyCourses, invigilate the midterm exam, participate in classes and meet with students to review assignments and exams as needed, as well as meet with the course coordinator as required. Upon request, the TA will review their students' grades, meet with them and be available to answer their questions and guide them concerning the assignments' content, grading, and requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Desired Major(s): Rehabilitation Science Epidemiology
• Desired Degree Level: Masters & PHD, &Grad Dips & Certs
• Past Master's at McGill.
• Past or Current Doctoral Candidate at McGill.
• Graduate teaching experience in research methods courses.
• Ability to critically appraise different study designs across the health literature, particularly RCT.
• Knowledge and understanding of research methods (research question development, study design, quantitative analyses) is required.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

• McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.
• 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].

Company Culture

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.