Teaching Assistant – FSCI 198

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Office of Science Education, Faculty of Science

Title and course number: FSCI 198 Climate crisis and climate actions 

Estimate of the number of positions available: 14 

Total hours of work per term: 180 

Term: Winter 2025

Dates if classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:05 pm – 2:25 pm

Effective dates of appointment: January 5th, 2025 to April 19th 2025

Special requirements: 

• Must be available to co-lead one weekly 85-minute workshop beginning January 8th, 2025. (Wed: 11:35 am -12:55 pm OR 2:35 pm- 3:35 pm OR 4:05 pm – 5:25 pm OR Thurs 4:05 pm-5:25 pm OR Fri 11:35-12:55 OR 1:05 – 225 OR 2:35 pm – 3:55 pm).
• Must be available for in-person training on the afternoon of Monday, January 6th, 2025 (2:30-4:30 p.m.).

Position summary 

This position is well-suited to graduate students who would like to gain experience leading weekly seminars to develop skills in teaching and in cross-disciplinary approaches to complex problems. 

FSCI 198 will introduce undergraduate students from programs across the University to climate science and climate action. The course will focus on providing tools for climate science literacy, learning in community, and taking action to reduce impacts of the climate crisis. Lecture and tutorial activities focus on active learning, personal reflection, Indigenous knowledge, and building hope and resilience through collaborative action. More information about the course is here: https://www.mcgill.ca/ose/courses/fsci-198.

FSCI 198 is scheduled for three teaching segments each week totalling 4.25 hours. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:05 pm- 2:25 pm there will be 85-minute large-format lectures with all students, TAs, and instructors in attendance.

The second 85-minute segment will be with groups of up to 20 students in an active learning workshop led by two TAs. TAs will receive guidelines and materials for each session. TAs will be responsible for assessing and providing feedback to these students (~10 per TA) on their written individual and team assignments throughout the term. TAs will also be the first contact for responding to students’ needs and concerns throughout the course. 

Summary of required duties: 

• Participate in weekly 1-hour course meetings with teaching team co-instructors and TAs 
• Hold office hours as required by students 
• Work closely with TAs and co-instructors to lead weekly workshops including facilitating discussions 
• Complete course readings and follow workshop instructions 
• Answer students’ questions (including emails) pertaining to course material and assessment. 
• Grade and provide feedback on student assessments in a timely fashion in collaboration with instructors. 
• Accountable for professional, timely, and confidential use and accurate entry of student marks in the FSCI 198 Grade Book in myCourses. 

Qualifications: 

• Strong candidates will have an interest in climate education and experience with grading and giving feedback on writing. Interest in Indigenous pedagogy is important. Knowledge and practice of science communication is valuable.
• A willingness to learn with undergraduate students and to engage in reflective and inclusive teaching practices is key. 
• Completed undergraduate degree in science, arts, engineering, education, or other related field. 
• Must have strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills. 
• McGill University is committed to equity in employment.

Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.

Hourly Salary:

$36.25

Position Start Date:

2024-10-03

Position End Date:

2025-04-19

Deadline to Apply:

2024-10-17

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, [email protected].

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