McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Teaching Assistant - GPHL 592 - W2027

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$38 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Nov 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 4 hours per week

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will support course supervisors by facilitating class discussions, managing online course materials, and assisting with grading. They are also responsible for clarifying course content for students and attending regular Zoom lectures.

Job details

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 Global and Public Health Course Title: Special Topics in Global and Population Health 2 (Women, Health, and Power) Course Code: GPHL 592 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 60 Position Summary: Meet periodically with course supervisors Clarify course content and assignments with students Attend regular Zoom lectures Assist with evaluation/grading Assist with online course management Help prepare and facilitate class discussions, media sharing, and group work Uphold academic integrity and communicate concerns with course supervisors Respond to or share email communications from students with course supervisors as appropriate Qualifications: PhD candidate or 2nd-year Master’s student Organized and efficient with good time management skills Attention to detail regarding all course aspects Approachable and helpful Familiar with course materials and assignments Knowledge of women's health and a strong interest in the topic, reflected in their research or personal engagement Interest in connecting academic research with public and global health an asset Experience in writing, advocacy, or community engagement related to women's health an asset Please note that Teaching Assistants will be required to be on campus to perform their tasks in person. How to Apply To be eligible for a Teaching Assistant position you must be registered at McGill University as a Graduate Student in the term to which you are applying. McGill student not currently employed at McGill University, must apply via external postings. The website will direct you to create a Workday account. Please note, you must use a personal email address when creating this account. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email addresses. Candidates who are current McGill employees receiving a salary (not a graduate student stipend) must apply through their already active Workday account. 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 or 514-398-3711. 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: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-04-28 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-01 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be a PhD candidate or a 2nd-year Master’s student currently registered at McGill University. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and have a demonstrated interest in women's health and public health research.