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Hiring Unit:
Department of Mechanical EngineeringCourse Title:
Principles of ManufacturingCourse Code:
MECH 360Estimated Number of Positions:
3Total Hours of Work per Term:
90Mechanical Engineering Department is searching for eligible candidates as Teaching Assistants for MECH 360 - Principles of Manufacturing during the Fall 2026 term.
Hiring Unit: Mechanical Engineering
Course Title and Course Number: Principles of Manufacturing MECH 360
Estimated Number of Positions: 3
Total Hours of Work per Term: 90 hours per TA
Hourly Rate: $38.46
Effective Dates of Appointment: August 31 to December 18, 2026
Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-14 at 11:59 PM
Position Summary:
Assisting instructor of the course with instruction and evaluation of students.
Qualifications:
Must previously have taken MECH 360 or equivalent with a good grade. Must identify self to instructor as potential TA at least one term before application, for training during class tutorials. Basic knowledge of metrology instruments, how to use and read caliper, what are coordinate measuring machines and measurement probes. Basic understanding of geometric and dimensional tolerances. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor.
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.
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Skills Required
- Previously completed MECH 360 or an equivalent course with a good grade
- Identified themselves to the instructor as a potential teaching assistant at least one term before applying
- Basic knowledge of metrology instruments
- Ability to use and read calipers
- Understanding of coordinate measuring machines and measurement probes
- Basic understanding of geometric and dimensional tolerances
- Previous teaching assistant duties including marking, demonstrating, or tutoring
- Proficiency in English, as assessed by the instructor
- Authorization to work in Canada
- Willingness to work in Quebec at the assigned campus
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