McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Teaching Assistant- Winter 2027- Introduction to Biomechanics in Rehabilitation Sciences (POTH 225)

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$38 / hour

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

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will lead lab sections, facilitate group discussions, and assist students with assignments. They are also responsible for grading exams, assignments, and presentations under the supervision of course coordinators.

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: School of Physical and Occupational Therapy Course Title: Introduction to Biomechanics in Rehabilitation Sciences Course Code: POTH 225 Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 45 Job Description: Under the supervision and in collaboration with the course coordinators, TAs will lead the lab sections of the course. This will require short lectures at the start of the lab and then leading group discussions and assisting students with their assignments. TAs will also assist with grading and marking, including exams, assignments, and presentations. TA is expected to attend all labs and must therefore be available at the scheduled class time. Desired Major(s): Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology Desired Degree Level: Masters & Grad Dips & Certs Completed BSc previously. Current MSc or PhD student. Qualifications: Current Masters or Doctoral student at McGill. Graduate teaching experience is preferred and an asset. Must be eligible to work in Canada The candidate must have previously completed a course in biomechanics and has experience conducting biomechanics research, preferably in the areas of motion capture, dynamometry, electromyography. McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment. Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-04-30 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

Candidates must be current Masters or Doctoral students at McGill University with a completed Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. They must have prior coursework in biomechanics and experience in biomechanics research methods.