Teaching Assistant EDKP 445 KPE W27

McGill University; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position for the Exercise Metabolism course (EDKP 445 001) in the Department Kinesiology and Physical Education. The role is a graduate-student TA, 50 hours over the term, from 2026-12-28 to 2027-04-30, with a $38.46/hr rate and a 50-hour term commitment.

Applicants must be enrolled as a graduate student at McGill, preferably in Kinesiology and Physical Education, with metabolism knowledge and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student enrolled at McGill, ideally in Kinesiology and Physical Education.
• Background in metabolism is necessary and familiarity with course content.
• Fluent English, written and spoken; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Answer student emails related to course material or content.
• Assist instructor with posting content to MyCourses.
• Assist the instructor on other course-related issues as they arise.

Skills

Metabolism knowledge

Strong English communication

Email responsiveness

Education

Graduate student (Master's or PhD) at McGill

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title:

Exercise Metabolism

Course Code:

EDKP 445 001

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).

Hiring Unit:

Department Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title and Course Number:

EDKP 445 Exercise Metabolism

Name & Title of Course Supervisor:

Tyler Churchward-Venne, Associate Professor

Position Summary:

This requisition is for one position, at 50 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:

50 hours

Hourly Rate:

$38.46/hr

Required Duties

• Be available to answer student e-mails relating to questions about the course material or content.
• Assist instructor with posting content to MyCourses.
• Be available to assist the instructor on other course related issues should they arise.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (master's or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program.
• Background in metabolism necessary
• 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].