Teaching Assistant- Winter 2027- Introduction to Professional Practice II (POTH 250)

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will facilitate small group learning, assist in therapeutic massage labs, and evaluate student performance during clinical examinations. They will also grade assignments and provide constructive feedback to students throughout the course.

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 Professional Practice II Course Code: POTH 250 Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 90 Job Description: Teaching Assistants (TAs) for POTH-250 will support various instructional and evaluative activities throughout the course. Specific responsibilities will be determined collaboratively between the course coordinators and the TAs. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following: Facilitating small group learning during simulation activities Assisting in therapeutic massage laboratory sessions Evaluating student performance during Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) Grading written student assignments Providing constructive feedback on student submissions Attending or reviewing selected lectures to prepare for grading or assisting in hands-on workshops Reviewing course materials to support grading and workshop facilitation Utilizing the MyCourses platform for course-related tasks Desired Major(s): Ideally, Teaching Assistants will have a clinical background in: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Other healthcare discipline Desired Degree Level: Masters and/or PhD students Qualifications: Current Masters or Doctoral student at McGill. Graduate teaching experience is preferred and an asset. Must be eligible to work in Canada McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment. Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-01 Position End Date: 2027-05-31 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

The Teaching Assistant will facilitate small group learning, assist in therapeutic massage labs, and evaluate student performance during clinical examinations. They will also grade assignments and provide constructive feedback to students throughout the course.

Requirements

Candidates must be current Masters or Doctoral students at McGill University with a clinical background in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or a related healthcare discipline. Graduate teaching experience is preferred, and candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Listed skills

• discipline · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Clinical instruction
• Simulation facilitation
• Therapeutic massage
• OSCE evaluation
• Grading
• Student feedback
• MyCourses platform
• Workshop facilitation
• Employment Equity
• Small Group Instruction
• Constructive Feedback
• Workshop Facilitation
• Physical Therapy
• Teaching
• Occupational Therapy
• Massage

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Teaching Professional
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

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