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).
Hiring Unit:
Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Course Title and Course Number - estimated # of positions and work hours**:**
ATOC 181 Intro to Atmospheric Science -3-90h & 1-45h
ATOC 182 Intro to Oceanic Sciences - 2*-90h*
ATOC 185 Natural Disasters - 7-90h
ATOC 214 Intro: Physics of the Atmosphere - 2-45h
ESYS 300 Earth Data Analysis - 1-45h
Estimated Number of Positions:
16
Total Hours of Work per Term:
45 or 90
Hourly Salary:
According to the collective agreement
Position Start Date:
2026-08-31
Position End Date:
2026-12-11
Deadline to Apply:
2026-05-22
McGill University is committed to equity in employment. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.
Use a personal email when creating an account to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts when you apply.
ATOC 181 Intro to Atmospheric Science
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Course Instructor in the preparation of the online delivery of the course.
- Attend lectures as required and give occasional lectures.
- Maintain weekly office hours.
- Keep tutorial hours before midterm and final.
- Prepare and mark assignments.
- Assist in preparing, setting, and marking midterms and final exams.
- Invigilation of midterm and final exams
- Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments
Qualifications
- PhD student(s) in the domain of atmospheric sciences, and related domains.
ATOC 182 Intro to Oceanic Sciences
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in marking assignments and exams
- Assist in course development
- Maintain office hours
- Invigilation of midterm exams
- Hold occasional review or lecture
Qualifications
- Prior knowledge in physical oceanography would be best
ATOC 185 Natural Disasters
Key Responsibilities
- Attend lectures as required and give occasional lectures
- Maintain office hours
- Keep tutorial hours
- Prepare and mark assignments
- Assist in preparing, setting, and marking midterms and final exams
- Invigilation of midterm exams
- Work with a group of students, serving as their mentor
- Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)
Note: TAs may be required to perform some or all of the duties online.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the course subject and material
- Must be organized and approachable
- Ability to deal directly with diverse range of people
ATOC 214 Intro: Physics of the Atmosphere
Key Responsibilities
- Hold weekly office hours
- Aid in answering student questions via email or the discussion forum
- Assist in preparation of assignments and mark assignments
- Assist in marking midterms and final exams
- Invigilation of midterm exams
- Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)
- Hold occasional review session or lecture
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the course subject and material.
- Must be organized and approachable.
- Ability to deal directly with a diverse range of people.
ESYS 300 Earth Data Analysis
Key Responsibilities
- Possibility to attend lectures, help student during labs and give occasional lecture if interested
- Maintain office hours (1 hour per week for the first 7 weeks)
- Mark laboratories (1 laboratory per week for the first 7 weeks)
- Logistics for assignments, quiz and final project (recording grades, returning assignments)
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Python or Matlab
- Basic statistical knowledge, e.g., linear regression, Fourier analysis, statistical significance, etc.
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.
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,accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.*
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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.
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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).
Hiring Unit:
Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Course Title and Course Number - estimated # of positions and work hours**:**
ATOC 181 Intro to Atmospheric Science -3-90h & 1-45h
ATOC 182 Intro to Oceanic Sciences - 2*-90h*
ATOC 185 Natural Disasters - 7-90h
ATOC 214 Intro: Physics of the Atmosphere - 2-45h
ESYS 300 Earth Data Analysis - 1-45h
Estimated Number of Positions:
16
Total Hours of Work per Term:
45 or 90
Hourly Salary:
According to the collective agreement
Position Start Date:
2026-08-31
Position End Date:
2026-12-11
Deadline to Apply:
2026-05-22
McGill University is committed to equity in employment. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.
Use a personal email when creating an account to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts when you apply.
ATOC 181 Intro to Atmospheric Science
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Course Instructor in the preparation of the online delivery of the course.
- Attend lectures as required and give occasional lectures.
- Maintain weekly office hours.
- Keep tutorial hours before midterm and final.
- Prepare and mark assignments.
- Assist in preparing, setting, and marking midterms and final exams.
- Invigilation of midterm and final exams
- Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments
Qualifications
- PhD student(s) in the domain of atmospheric sciences, and related domains.
ATOC 182 Intro to Oceanic Sciences
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in marking assignments and exams
- Assist in course development
- Maintain office hours
- Invigilation of midterm exams
- Hold occasional review or lecture
Qualifications
- Prior knowledge in physical oceanography would be best
ATOC 185 Natural Disasters
Key Responsibilities
- Attend lectures as required and give occasional lectures
- Maintain office hours
- Keep tutorial hours
- Prepare and mark assignments
- Assist in preparing, setting, and marking midterms and final exams
- Invigilation of midterm exams
- Work with a group of students, serving as their mentor
- Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)
Note: TAs may be required to perform some or all of the duties online.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the course subject and material
- Must be organized and approachable
- Ability to deal directly with diverse range of people
ATOC 214 Intro: Physics of the Atmosphere
Key Responsibilities
- Hold weekly office hours
- Aid in answering student questions via email or the discussion forum
- Assist in preparation of assignments and mark assignments
- Assist in marking midterms and final exams
- Invigilation of midterm exams
- Logistics for assignments (recording grades, returning assignments)
- Hold occasional review session or lecture
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the course subject and material.
- Must be organized and approachable.
- Ability to deal directly with a diverse range of people.
ESYS 300 Earth Data Analysis
Key Responsibilities
- Possibility to attend lectures, help student during labs and give occasional lecture if interested
- Maintain office hours (1 hour per week for the first 7 weeks)
- Mark laboratories (1 laboratory per week for the first 7 weeks)
- Logistics for assignments, quiz and final project (recording grades, returning assignments)
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Python or Matlab
- Basic statistical knowledge, e.g., linear regression, Fourier analysis, statistical significance, etc.
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.
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,accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.*
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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.