Teaching Assistants ATOC for Winter 2027

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for Teaching Assistants for Winter 2027 in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. Positions cover courses such as ATOC 183, 184, 215, 219, 309, 531, ESYS 104, and ESYS 301. Total hours per term are 45h or 90h; pay is hourly according to the collective agreement.

Start: 2027-01-04; End: 2027-04-16. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and enrolled in a McGill graduate program.

Qualifications

• English fluency is required for communication in lectures and labs.
• Equivalent of first-year MSc in Atmospheric & Oceanic Science is expected.
• Ability to grade assignments in French is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain office hours for each course.
• Mentor and guide approximately 25 students per course.
• Assess and grade student assignments.
• Manage logistics for recording grades and returning assignments.
• Be present for in-class assessments on specified dates.

Skills

Fluent English

Python

Tutoring/Mentoring

Grading/Logistics

Education

Equivalent of first-year M.Sc. in Atmospheric & Oceanic Science

Enrollment in McGill graduate program

Job description

Teaching Assistants ATOC for Winter 2027

Hiring Unit: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Course Title and Course Number:

• ATOC 183 Climate and Climate Change
• ATOC 184 Science of Storms
• ATOC 215 Oceans, Weather and Climate
• ATOC 219 Intro to Atmospheric Chemistry
• ATOC 309 Weather Radars and Satellites
• ATOC 531 Dynamics of Current Climates
• ESYS 104 The Earth System
• ESYS 301 Earth System Modelling

Estimated Number of Positions: 37

Total Hours of Work per Term: 45h or 90h

Hourly Salary: According to the collective agreement

Position Start Date: 2027-01-04

Position End Date: 2027-04-16

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-19

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. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Geography.

McGill University is committed to equity in employment. 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. Use a personal email when creating an account to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts when you apply.

ATOC 183 Climate and Climate Change

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain office hours
• Mentor and guide approximately 25 students throughout the course
• Assessment of student assignments
• Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)
• Be present for in-class assessments of group presentations between the hours of 5:00 PM through 7:00 PM on each of the following dates: 1) Friday, March 12th; 2) Friday, March 19th; and 3) Friday, April 2nd.

Note: If a TA plans to be absent for more than two weeks (10 working days) during a semester, s/he must resign the appointment before the semester starts. Absences of two weeks (10 working days) or less must be approved by the TA’s supervisor. If the supervisor determines that the TA’s absence interferes with the required TA duties, the TA would be required to resign the appointment before the semester starts.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of first-year M.Sc. program in Atmospheric & Oceanic Science
• Fluent communication (speaking and reading) in English is required
• Ability to grade assignments in French is desired.

ATOC 184 Science of Storms

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain office hours
• Assist in setting midterm and final exams
• Invigilation of midterm exams
• Grading midterm and final exams
• Assist in preparing and marking of assignments
• Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)
• Assist with current storm research for lectures

Qualifications

• Equivalent of first-year M.Sc. program in Atmospheric & Oceanic Science

ATOC 215 Oceans, Weather and Climate

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead a data analysis lab
• Assist in marking assignments and exams
• Maintain office hours
• Prepare and lead tutorial sessions
• Invigilation of exams
• Give occasional lecture

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Python programming language
• Knowledge of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science
• Knowledge of Rotating Fluid Dynamics

ATOC 219 Intro to Atmospheric Chemistry

Key Responsibilities

• Attend lectures as required and give occasional lecture
• Maintain office hours
• Keep tutorial hours
• Prepare and mark assignments
• Assist in preparing, setting, and marking midterms and final examsInvigilation of midterm exams
• Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree., Enrollment in Atmospheric & Oceanic Science M.Sc. or Ph.D. graduate program.
• English, spoken and written.
• Ability to read French desirable.

ATOC 309 Weather Radars and Satellites

Key Responsibilities

• Attend lectures as required and give occasional lecture
• Demonstrable knowledge in satellite and radar meteorology as used in climate or weather applications (e.g., ideally having taken ATOC309 or equivalent as approved by the instructor prior to the start of the course)
• Maintain office hours
• Keep tutorial hours
• Prepare and mark assignments
• Assist in preparing, setting, and marking midterms and final exams
• Invigilation of midterm exams
• Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge in satellite and radar meteorology as used in climate or weather applications (e.g., ideally having taken ATOC 309 or equivalent as approved by the instructor prior to the start of the course)

ATOC 531 Dynamics of Current Climates

Key Responsibilities

• Attend lectures as required and give occasional lecture
• Maintain office hours
• Mark assignments
• Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)
• Assisting with in-class Lab Assignments
• Marking in-class Lab Assignments

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Climate Dynamics & Python programming language

ESYS 104 The Earth System

Key Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of course instructor: Prepares course material (including laboratory preparation if applicable).
• Performs grading and maintains grading records.
• Assists with tutoring.
• Performs related duties.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Earth & Planetary Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, or Geography M.Sc. or Ph.D. graduate program.
• Knowledge of the course subject and material.
• Must be organized and approachable.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse range of people.
• English, spoken and written.
• Ability to read French desirable.

ESYS 301 Earth System Modelling

Key Responsibilities

• Attend lectures as required and give occasional lecture
• Maintain office hours
• Keep tutorial hours
• Help prepare and mark assignments.
• Laboratory marking happens on a fixed day for quick feedback to students.
• Applicants must be available on Tuesday afternoons for 2 hours throughout the first half of the semester
• Assist in preparing, setting, and marking midterms and final report
• Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ODE and preferably some knowledge of matlab.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence.

We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged.

Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns.

Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path.

This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify.

It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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