About the role
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Teaching Assistant - FSCI 198: Climate Crisis and Climate Actions
Hiring Unit: Office of Science Education
Course Title and Course Number: FSCI 198 Climate Crisis and Climate Actions
Estimated Number of Positions: 12
Total Hours of Work per Term: 180
Term: Winter 2026
Dates of classes: Fridays: 2:35 pm – 4:55 pm
Effective dates of appointment: January 7th, 2026 to April 21st, 2026
Hourly rates and salary per term: $37.34
Special requirements:
- Must be available for in-person training on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.).
- Must be available to co-lead one weekly 85-minute workshop beginning January 12th, 2026. (Mon: 1:05 – 2:25 pm OR 2:35 – 3:55 pm OR Tues: 8:35 – 9:55 am OR 11:35 am-12:55 pm OR 1:05 – 2:25 pm OR 2:35 – 3:55 pm)
- Must be available to attend in-person lectures each Friday between 2:35 p.m. and 4:55 p.m. from January 9th until April 10th plus Tuesday, April 14th.
Please submit a one-page cover letter and your CV as part of your application on Workday. This letter should describe why you are interested in becoming a TA for FSCI 198 as well as how you meet the qualifications noted below.
Position summary:
This position is well-suited to graduate students who would like to gain experience leading weekly seminars to develop skills in teaching and in cross-disciplinary approaches to complex problems.
FSCI 198 will introduce undergraduate students from programs across the University to climate science and climate action. The course will focus on providing tools for climate science literacy, learning in community, and taking action to reduce impacts of the climate crisis. Lecture and tutorial activities focus on active learning, personal reflection, Indigenous knowledge, and building hope and resilience through collaborative action. More information about the course is here:
https://www.mcgill.ca/ose/courses/fsci-198
FSCI 198 is scheduled for two teaching segments each week. On Fridays from 2:35 pm – 4:55 pm there will be a 2.5 hour large-format lecture with all students, TAs, and instructors in attendance.
The second is an 85-minute segment with groups of up to 18 students in an active learning workshop led by two TAs. TAs will receive guidelines and materials for each session. TAs will be responsible for assessing and providing feedback to these students (~10 per TA) on their written individual and team assignments throughout the term. TAs will also be the first contact for responding to students’ needs and concerns throughout the course.
Summary of required duties:
-
Participate in weekly 1-hour course meetings with teaching team of co-instructors and TAs
-
Meet for office hours by request of students
-
Work closely with TAs and co-instructors to lead weekly workshops including facilitating discussions
-
Complete course readings and follow workshop instructions
-
Answer students’ questions (including emails) pertaining to course material and assessment.
-
Grade and provide feedback on student assessments in a timely fashion in collaboration with instructors.
-
Be accountable for professional, timely, and confidential use and accurate entry of student marks in the FSCI 198 Grade Book in myCourses.
Qualifications:
-
Strong candidates will have an interest in climate education and experience with grading and giving feedback on writing. Interest in Indigenous pedagogy is important. Knowledge and practice of science communication is valuable.
-
A willingness to learn with undergraduate students and to engage in reflective and inclusive teaching practices is key.
-
Completed undergraduate degree in science, arts, engineering, education, or other related field.
-
Must have strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
-
McGill University is committed to equity in employment.
Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.
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:
2025-10-16
Position End Date:
2026-04-21
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-30
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,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Teaching Assistant - FSCI 198: Climate Crisis and Climate Actions
Hiring Unit: Office of Science Education
Course Title and Course Number: FSCI 198 Climate Crisis and Climate Actions
Estimated Number of Positions: 12
Total Hours of Work per Term: 180
Term: Winter 2026
Dates of classes: Fridays: 2:35 pm – 4:55 pm
Effective dates of appointment: January 7th, 2026 to April 21st, 2026
Hourly rates and salary per term: $37.34
Special requirements:
- Must be available for in-person training on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.).
- Must be available to co-lead one weekly 85-minute workshop beginning January 12th, 2026. (Mon: 1:05 – 2:25 pm OR 2:35 – 3:55 pm OR Tues: 8:35 – 9:55 am OR 11:35 am-12:55 pm OR 1:05 – 2:25 pm OR 2:35 – 3:55 pm)
- Must be available to attend in-person lectures each Friday between 2:35 p.m. and 4:55 p.m. from January 9th until April 10th plus Tuesday, April 14th.
Please submit a one-page cover letter and your CV as part of your application on Workday. This letter should describe why you are interested in becoming a TA for FSCI 198 as well as how you meet the qualifications noted below.
Position summary:
This position is well-suited to graduate students who would like to gain experience leading weekly seminars to develop skills in teaching and in cross-disciplinary approaches to complex problems.
FSCI 198 will introduce undergraduate students from programs across the University to climate science and climate action. The course will focus on providing tools for climate science literacy, learning in community, and taking action to reduce impacts of the climate crisis. Lecture and tutorial activities focus on active learning, personal reflection, Indigenous knowledge, and building hope and resilience through collaborative action. More information about the course is here:
https://www.mcgill.ca/ose/courses/fsci-198
FSCI 198 is scheduled for two teaching segments each week. On Fridays from 2:35 pm – 4:55 pm there will be a 2.5 hour large-format lecture with all students, TAs, and instructors in attendance.
The second is an 85-minute segment with groups of up to 18 students in an active learning workshop led by two TAs. TAs will receive guidelines and materials for each session. TAs will be responsible for assessing and providing feedback to these students (~10 per TA) on their written individual and team assignments throughout the term. TAs will also be the first contact for responding to students’ needs and concerns throughout the course.
Summary of required duties:
-
Participate in weekly 1-hour course meetings with teaching team of co-instructors and TAs
-
Meet for office hours by request of students
-
Work closely with TAs and co-instructors to lead weekly workshops including facilitating discussions
-
Complete course readings and follow workshop instructions
-
Answer students’ questions (including emails) pertaining to course material and assessment.
-
Grade and provide feedback on student assessments in a timely fashion in collaboration with instructors.
-
Be accountable for professional, timely, and confidential use and accurate entry of student marks in the FSCI 198 Grade Book in myCourses.
Qualifications:
-
Strong candidates will have an interest in climate education and experience with grading and giving feedback on writing. Interest in Indigenous pedagogy is important. Knowledge and practice of science communication is valuable.
-
A willingness to learn with undergraduate students and to engage in reflective and inclusive teaching practices is key.
-
Completed undergraduate degree in science, arts, engineering, education, or other related field.
-
Must have strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
-
McGill University is committed to equity in employment.
Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.
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:
2025-10-16
Position End Date:
2026-04-21
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-30
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,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.