Teaching Assistants - Physics Winter 2027

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 3,224,000 - 3,720,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications for Physics Teaching Assistants for Winter 2027. The department seeks graduate or undergraduate students to support a broad range of courses in physics and astrophysics, with emphasis on grading, tutorials, and lab supervision. Approx.

120 positions, 90 hours per term; compensation is hourly and governed by the collective agreement. Applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program, preferably in physics, and be authorized to work in

Qualifications

• Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course.
• Suitable teaching skills.
• Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University.
• Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University.

Responsibilities

• Grading and holding tutorials.
• Supervising laboratory sessions.
• Assisting with exams and attending lectures.
• Assisting instructors in course development and delivery.

Skills

Teaching skills

Education

Graduate student status

Job description

Job Title: Physics Teaching Assistants Winter 2027

Hiring Unit: Department of Physics

Course Title and Course Number

• PHYS 102 - Introductory Physics – Electromagnetism
• PHYS 142 -Electromagnetism & Optics
• PHYS 181 - Everyday Physics
• PHYS 183 -The Milky Way Inside and Out
• PHYS 186- Astrobiology
• PHYS 228 - Energy & the Environment
• PHYS 232 - Heat and Waves
• PHYS 241 - Signal Processing
• PHYS 242- Electricity and Magnetism
• PHYS 258 -Experimental Methods 2
• PHYS 319 - Introduction to Biophysics
• PHYS 321 - Data Science & Observational Astrophysics
• PHYS 331 + 351 - Topics in Classical Mechanics
• PHYS 333 + 362 - Thermal and Statistical Physics
• PHYS 339 - Measurements Laboratory in General Physics
• PHYS 342 - Electromagnetic Waves
• PHYS 359 - Advanced Physics Laboratory
• PHYS 396 – Undergraduate Research Project
• PHYS 432 - Physics of Fluids
• PHYS 447 - Applications of Quantum Mechanics
• PHYS 449 - Majors Research Project
• PHYS 457 - Honour's Quantum Physics 2
• PHYS 459D2 - Research Thesis
• PHYS 479/489 - Physics Research Project
• PHYS 514 - General Relativity
• PHYS 519 - Advanced Biophysics
• PHYS 559 - Advanced Statistical Mechanics
• PHYS 562 - Electromagnetic Theory
• PHYS 567 - Particle Physics
• PHYS 602 - Introduction to Graduate Studies in Physics 2
• PHYS 617 - Selected Topics: Contemporary Physics 2
• PHYS 641 - Observational Techniques of Modern Astrophysics
• PHYS 642- Radiative Processes in Astrophysics
• PHYS 645 - High Energy Astrophysics
• PHYS 657 - Classical Condensed Matter
• PHYS 659 - Experimental Condensed Matter
• PHYS 660 - Quantum Condensed Matter
• PHYS 673 – Quantum field Theory 2
• PHYS 743 - Very Early Universe

Estimated number of positions: 120

Total number of hours per term: 90h

Hourly Salary: According to the collective agreement

Position Start Date: 2027-01-05

Position End Date: 2027-04-19

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-28

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.

Position Summary: Teaching assistants (TAs) will perform some or all of the following tasks, in consultation with the course instructor: grading, holding tutorials and possibly office hours for consultation, supervising laboratory sessions, assist with exams, attending lectures, and assisting instructors in other aspects of the course development and delivery.

Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University.

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.

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.