Job ID

76240

Job Title

TEACHING ASSISTANT (GROUP A) -School of Interdisciplinary Science - Fall 2026 - LIFESCI/SCICOMM 3P03

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/05/18

Job Type

Limited Term (<12 months)

Close Date

2026/06/01

Employee Group

CUPE Teaching Assistants

Favorite Job

Department

School Interdisciplinary Sci

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Classification A

Salary Range

$50.52 - $50.52 (hourly)

Job Code

001183

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

3.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

5

Hours per Week

10

Job Description

Graduate (Class A) Teaching Assistant Job Posting

Department/School/Unit: School of Interdisciplinary Science Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3906 Unit #1

Wage Rate: Class ‘A’ (Degree Holding) only / $51.27

Date of Posting: May 18, 2026

Course

Code*

Course

Title

Class

Projected # of TAs required
(Up to)

Term(s)**

# of Hours

Per Term

Projected Enrolment

(if available)

Supervisor

Anticipated Duties

(see below)

Skills, Qualifications, Abilities & Experiences

LIFESCI/SCICOMM 3P03

Communicating Science for Public Audiences

A

5

Fall 2026

130+3

200

Dr. Katie Moisse

L,S,G,P,O

The ideal candidate will have experience communicating science in written and multimedia formats for diverse audiences and purposes. The ability to comprehend scientific concepts and studies and edit student work for clarity is a must.

• Not all courses will be assigned teaching assistants as such decisions are subject to budgetary and enrolment considerations. Required courses with tutorial sections receive priority consideration.

** As defined by the applicable Undergraduate or Graduate calendar found at http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/registered/publications.html and http://graduate.mcmaster.ca/graduate-calendar.

• Anticipated Duties:

L

Leading Tutorials/Overseeing Laboratories/Field Trip Supervision

P

Preparation (Reading, Attending Lectures, Meeting with Instructor)

S

Student Consultation (Emails, Office Hours)

I

Invigilation

G

Grading (Marking, Entering Marks)

O

Other duties as assigned:

Lecture/Laboratory/Tutorial Locations, Times and Days (if available): Please refer to course schedules in Mosaic.

Skills, Qualifications, Abilities and Experience – Required & Preferred:

• All applicants must have taken the course/component they are applying for (or an equivalent) and be currently enrolled in an Honours level program at the University.
• Can demonstrate excellent written & verbal skills and will be able to work as a proactive team member.
• Experience with teaching, mentoring, tutoring, or coaching would be considered an asset.
• Experience in a research environment (volunteer, summer; lab or other) and/or enrolment in an Honours thesis are desirable.

For additional postings as per 13.03(b):

Full application includes: Completed SIS application form (refer to School of Interdisciplinary Science website) indicating the course component(s) you are applying for, resume and covering letter, transcript/unofficial grade report. PLEASE ONLY APPLY VIA THE SIS WEBSITE.

Final Application deadline: 11:59pm EDT on Monday June 1st, 2026.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Please note: those who have not, at the time of application, been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) will be given priority consideration. Those who have already been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) at the time of application may nevertheless apply. Once the preference note above has been taken into account, applicants who have already been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) may be offered the position, but in order to accept such offer they must obtain and submit written approval to work such additional hours pursuant to section 2.4.3 of the SGS calendar in the case of graduate student applicants, and from the appropriate Department Chair in the case of undergraduate applicants.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.PLEASE ONLY APPLY VIA THE SIS WEBSITE.

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