McGill University
Teaching Assistants EPSC 221
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Hiring Unit:
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Course Title:
General Geology
Course Code:
EPSC 001
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
80
Hiring Unit:
Earth and Planetary Sciences
Course Title and Course Number:
EPSC 221 General Geology
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
80
Hourly Salary:
According to the collective agreement
Position Start Date:
2026-09-03
Position End Date:
2026-12-11
Deadline to Apply:
2026-09-01
McGill University is committed to equity in employment. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Earth and Planetary Sciences.
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EPSC 221 General Geology
Key Responsibilities
- Review the laboratory material ahead of lab session
- In-person lab attendance is required (8 weeks in the semester).
- Set up the 4 first laboratory sessions based on hand specimens.
- Put the specimens and material back in storage after lab sessions
- Answer student questions during lab periods.
- Grade laboratory assignments
- Provide feedback on laboratory assignments via MyCourses or e-mail
- Report student absences and grading issues to the lab coordinator
- Contribute to grading one part of the final exam.
Qualifications
- Basic geology background (BSc Geology).
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
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.
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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:
2026-09-03
Position End Date:
2026-12-11
Deadline to Apply:
2026-09-01
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.
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