Job description

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Hiring Unit:

School of Continuing Studies, Global & Strategic Communication

Course Title and Course Number:
Immersive English for Engineering (YCGL 344)

Estimated Number of Positions:
1

Total Hours of Work per Term:
45 Hours

Position Summary:

The School of Continuing Studies at McGill University is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) to support a cohort of 25 undergraduate engineering students visiting from the State of Yucatán, Mexico. This unique opportunity is ideal for individuals with a background in foundational engineering who are enthusiastic about education and cross-cultural engagement. The TA will play a key role in helping students enhance their English speaking and listening skills, with a focus on integrating engineering concepts and vocabulary into practical, real-world communication activities.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the coordination of lectures, labs, and/or field-specific site visits.
Provide support to students through discussion sessions, lectures, labs, and/or field-specific site visits.
Collaborate with the academic program coordinator and instructor on the delivery of academic materials.
Monitor and report student performance or concerns to the course instructor.
Provide guidance to students with their self-directed project; familiarity with LMS/MyCourses is required.
Ensure adherence to academic integrity policies.

Required Qualifications:

A completed or ongoing master’s degree in engineering.
Strong understanding of foundational branches, specialized and cross-disciplinary fields.
Effective & concise English language skills, including a working knowledge of French.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Flexibility and adaptability.

Hourly Salary:

$36.25

Position Start Date:

2025-07-09

Position End Date:

2025-08-15

Deadline to Apply:

2025-06-26

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.