Teaching Assistant EDKP 495 KPE W27

Location: Currie Gymnasium, Canada

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Hiring Unit

Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title

Scientific Principles of Training

Course Code

EDKP 495 001

Estimated Number of Positions

2

Total Hours of Work per Term

3

This posting is for two unionized contractual appointments. A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student employed to assist the Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant in a classroom environment. Teaching Assistant Positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM).

Department Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title and Course Number

EDKP 495 Scientific Principles of Training

Name & Title of Course Supervisor

Dennis Jensen, Associate Professor

2 positions

50 Hours each (Total 100 hours)

Hourly Rate

$38.46/hr

Position Summary

Required Duties

Assist instructor with (1) proctoring and marking of midterm and final exams; (2) marking assignments; and (3) holding office hours (either in-person or virtual) to address student questions/concerns about exams, assignments and perhaps also course material.

Qualifications

BSc in Kinesiology or related field, with evidence of classroom, research (laboratory), and/or professional experience in clinical exercise physiology (EDKP 485) or scientific principles of training (EDKP 495).

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required.  Fluency in French is a benefit, but not required

Application Deadline

Applicants have until November 2, 2026 (11:59PM) to apply for this posting.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

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

2026-12-28

Position End Date

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply

2026-11-02

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