Teaching Assistants ESYS 200

McGill University; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in British Columbia is seeking a Course Assistant for ESYS 200 Earth System Processes. The role involves preparing course materials, grading, tutoring, and supporting the instructor. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant graduate program and possess a B.Sc. degree. Essential skills include strong knowledge of the subject, organizational capabilities, and effective communication in English. The hourly wage is $37.34, and the position runs from January 4, 2026, to April 18, 2026. Applications close on December 18, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University.
• Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Prepares course material including laboratory preparation.
• Performs grading and maintains grading records.
• Assists with tutoring.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Knowledge of the course subject and material

Organizational skills

Approachable

Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people

Fluent English, spoken and written

Ability to read French

Education

B.Sc. degree

Enrollment in Earth & Planetary Sciences M.Sc. or Ph.D. graduate program

Job description

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Hiring Unit:

Earth and Planetary Sciences

Course Title and Course Number:

ESYS 200 Earth System Processes

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

80

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.

You must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University.

Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Hourly Salary:

According to the collective agreement

Position Start Date:

2026-01-04

Position End Date:

2026-04-18

Application Deadline:

2025-12-18

ESYS 200 Earth System Processes

Key Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the course instructor:

• Prepares course material (including laboratory preparation, if applicable).
• Performs grading and maintains grading records.
• Assists with tutoring.
• Performs related duties.

Qualifications

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

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:

$37.34

Position Start Date:

2026-01-04

Position End Date:

2026-04-18

Deadline to Apply:

2025-12-18

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].