McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Teaching Assistant- Winter 2027- Research Methods (POTH 401)

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: Master’s degree
Apply by: Nov 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 11 hours per week

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will grade assignments and exams, enter marks into the electronic system, and invigilate midterm examinations. They will also participate in classes and provide academic support to students regarding course content and grading requirements.

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: Research Methods Course Code: POTH 401 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 154 Job Description: Under the supervision and in collaboration with the course coordinator, the Teaching Assistant (TA) will grade assignments, midterm exams and final papers. In addition, the TA will enter marks electronically on MyCourses, invigilate the midterm exam, participate in classes and meet with students to review assignments and exams as needed, as well as meet with the course coordinator as required. Upon request, the TA will review their students’ grades, meet with them and be available to answer their questions and guide them concerning the assignments' content, grading, and requirements. Desired Major(s): Rehabilitation Science Epidemiology Desired Degree Level: Masters & PHD, &Grad Dips & Certs Qualifications: Past Master's at McGill. Past or Current Doctoral Candidate at McGill Graduate teaching experience in research methods courses. Ability to critically appraise different study designs across the health literature, particularly RCT. Knowledge and understanding of research methods (research question development, study design, quantitative analyses) is required. Must be eligible to work in Canada McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment. Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-26 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

Applicants must be current or past McGill doctoral candidates or have completed a Master's degree at McGill. Candidates should possess graduate teaching experience in research methods and a strong understanding of study design and quantitative analysis.