Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Hiring Unit: Teaching and Academic Programs Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 10 hours per week Position Summary: The Teaching and Academic Programs (TAP) unit is seeking candidates for a graduate student position related to teaching and learning in higher education to assist with instructor support programming (e.g., workshops, learning exchanges, resource development) and work on a variety of projects in support of related initiatives at McGill. This position is open to master’s and Doctoral students who are interested in developing their knowledge of and skills in teaching and learning in higher education. The successful applicant will contribute to a range of activities planned and implemented by a team of educational developers and other professional staff at TAP. This position is for approximately 10 hours per week, starting Sept. 8, 2025. As the position is to support a variety of projects, specific roles and duties will vary depending on the project requirements. Generally, the graduate student assistant will provide support for activities such as: developing and implementing teaching support activities (e.g., workshops; learning exchanges); developing/implementing/updating program/support materials (e.g., resource documents); communicating with various stakeholders (e.g., facilitators, participants); doing literature reviews and environmental scans; summarizing information used for planning and evaluation; preparing project documents and reports; developing and implementing data gathering instruments (e.g., interviews, surveys). Qualifications: Excellent information literacy skills (i.e., ability to define research terms; search online databases, journals, websites; prepare annotated bibliographies; and critically evaluate resources) Excellent oral and written communication skills Collaboration/teamwork and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a PC environment using word processing and spreadsheet application Assets: Experience using the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Forms, Lists) Experience writing blog posts and other texts Knowledge of the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual (7th ed.) Reading comprehension in French Please attach your CV, Cover Letter, and Transcript to your application. Applicants who do not include all documents will not be considered. 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. Hourly Salary: $20.00 Position Start Date: 2025-08-04 Position End Date: 2026-05-31 Deadline to Apply: 2025-08-26 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. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.
