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Hiring Unit:
Department of Kinesiology and Physical EducationCourse Title:
Scientific Principles of TrainingCourse Code:
EDKP 495 001Estimated Number of Positions:
2Total Hours of Work per Term:
3This 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).
Hiring Unit:
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
Estimated Number of Positions:
2 positions
Total Hours of Work per Term:
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.
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Position Start Date:
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Skills Required
- BSc in Kinesiology or a related field
- Classroom, laboratory research, and/or professional experience in clinical exercise physiology or scientific principles of training
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in French
- Authorization to work in Canada
- Willingness to work in Quebec at the position campus
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