Winter 2027 - Chemistry Teaching Assistants

Job summary

Lead or assist with tutorials and lectures, answer student questions, and grade lab reports, assignments, and exams. Prepare and supervise laboratory experiments, support online activities, conduct oral evaluations, participate in TA training, and assist with exams.

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 Chemistry Course Title and Course Number: Please see list: www.mcgill.ca/chemistry/current-graduate-students/positions Estimated Number of Positions: 74 Total Hours of Work per Term: 90 or 180 Position Summary: Includes some or all of the following: • Running group tutorial / lecture de-brief sessions with the instructors • Assistance during lectures • Grading of lab reports, assignments and exams • Answering student questions • Preparation and supervision of lab experiments (in person and online) • Assist students with online activities • Perform (in-person or online) oral evaluations • TA training program participation • Exam Assistance Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course and having strong knowledge of the subject. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Chemistry at McGill University Language Requirements: Effective communication skills in English are essential. French is an asset. 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.

What you’ll do

Lead or assist with tutorials and lectures, answer student questions, and grade lab reports, assignments, and exams. Prepare and supervise laboratory experiments, support online activities, conduct oral evaluations, participate in TA training, and assist with exams.

Requirements

Applicants must have prior undergraduate or graduate study in the course subject and strong subject knowledge, and must be registered in a McGill University graduate program. Priority is given to Chemistry graduate students; effective English communication is essential, and French is an asset.

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• Effective communication · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Chemistry Knowledge
• Teaching
• Group Tutorials
• Lecture Assistance
• Grading
• Student Support
• Laboratory Preparation
• Laboratory Supervision
• Online Learning Support
• Oral Evaluation
• Exam Assistance
• English Communication
• Employment Equity
• Laboratory Reports
• Effective Communication
• Research
• Chemistry
• Disabilities
• English Language
• French Language
• Universal Design

Job areas

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

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