Teaching Assistant EDEE 270-001/002/003/004 DISE F24

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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)

Hiring Unit:

Department of Integrated Studies in Education

Course Title and Course Number:

EDEE 270-001 Elementary School Science

EDEE 270-002 Elementary School Science (PIF section)

EDEE 270-003 Elementary School Science

EDEE 270-004 Elementary School Science

Estimated Number of Positions:

2 Teaching Assistants (support for all sections)

• 1 TA must be bilingual

Total Hours of Work per Term:

60 hours per TA (estimated)

Position Summary:

This requisition is for two positions, in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education.

• Course dates are August 28, 2024 to December 4, 2024. 
• Effective dates of appointment are August 26, 2024 to December 20, 2024.

Posting Period (15 working days): June 7, 2024 to June 28, 2024 (inclusive)

Application Deadline: June 28, 2024 (11:59PM)

Responsibilities may include:

• Marking and Grading
• Preparing Course Materials
• Assisting Students’ learning
• Leading discussions.
• Project Supervision
• Provide feedback to students on presentations and/or course work.
• Attending classes (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 11:35 am-02:25 pm)

Qualifications:

• Experience in Science and/or Elementary education. 
• Must be bilingual (French and English). 
• Previously taken a course in science teaching methods. Experience with inquiry-based learning.
• Familiarity with the Quebec Education Program, and science competencies.
• Candidates with teaching experience will be given priority.
• DISE students will be given priority.

As per collective agreement 2.11 A teaching assistant is a Graduate student at the Master’s or Doctoral level employed to assist a Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant or Demonstrator.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment

Hourly Salary:

$35.20

Position Start Date:

2024-08-26

Position End Date:

2024-12-20

Deadline to Apply:

2024-06-28

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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