Teaching Assistant EDKP 394 KPE W27

McGill University; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University in Redlands, CA is seeking a Graduate Student Teaching Assistant to support the course EDKP394 Historical Perspectives under the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. The appointment covers 65 hours for the term, with dates January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027; effective December 28, 2026 to April 30, 2027.

The TA will assist with group projects, quiz content, exams, and coordinate with graders.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• Background in the humanities (history, sociology, anthropology) also desirable;
• Strong writing and oral communication skills;
• Attention to detail & accuracy;
• Familiarity with course content.
• English, spoken and written.
• French, spoken and written, is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist students with their group virtual projects and presentations
• Prepare question/answer content from labs for MyCourse quizzes
• Prepare and assist with Midterm and final exam
• Communicate with graders to clarify question/answer keys

Skills

Graduate student

Strong writing

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Familiarity with course content

English language

French language (asset)

Education

Graduate student (Masters/PhD) enrolled at McGill

Background in humanities (history, sociology, anthropology) desirable

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title

Historical Perspectives

Course Code

EDKP 394 001

Estimated Number of Positions

1

Total Hours of Work per Term

3

This posting is for one unionized contractual appointments. A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student employed to assist the Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant in a classroom environment. Teaching Assistant Positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM).

Course Title and Course Number

EDKP394 Historical Perspectives

Name & Title of Course Supervisor

Jordan Koch, Associate Professor

Position Summary

This requisition is for one position, at 65 hours for the term, in the Department Kinesiology and Physical Education_._ Course dates are January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027. Effective dates of appointment are December 28, 2026 to April 30, 2027.

Estimated Number of Positions

1

Total Hours of Work per Term

65 hours

Hourly Rate

$38.46/hr

Required Duties

• Assist students with their group virtual projects and presentations


• Prepare question/answer content from labs for MyCourse quizzes


• Prepare and assist with Midterm and final exam


• Communicate with graders to clarify question/answer keys

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master’s or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.


• Background in the humanities (history, sociology, anthropology) also desirable;


• Strong writing and oral communication skills;


• Attention to detail & accuracy;


• Familiarity with course content.


• English, spoken and written.


• French, spoken and written, is an asset

Application Deadline

• Applicants have until November 2, 2026 (11:59PM) to apply for this posting.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

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

2026-12-28

Position End Date

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply

2026-11-02

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].