Teaching Assistant - Winter 2027 - Introduction to Professional Practice II (POTH 250)

TITLE: Teaching Assistant- Winter 2027- Introduction to Professional Practice II (POTH 250)

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:

School of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Course Title:

Introduction to Professional Practice II

Course Code:

POTH 250

Estimated Number of Positions:

2

Total Hours of Work per Term:

90

Job Description:

Teaching Assistants (TAs) for POTH-250 will support various instructional and evaluative activities throughout the course. Specific responsibilities will be determined collaboratively between the course coordinators and the TAs. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilitating small group learning during simulation activities
• Assisting in therapeutic massage laboratory sessions
• Evaluating student performance during Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• Grading written student assignments
• Providing constructive feedback on student submissions
• Attending or reviewing selected lectures to prepare for grading or assisting in hands-on workshops
• Reviewing course materials to support grading and workshop facilitation
• Utilizing the MyCourses platform for course-related tasks

Desired Major(s):

Ideally, Teaching Assistants will have a clinical background in:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Other healthcare discipline

Desired Degree Level:

Masters and/or PhD students

Qualifications:

• Current Masters or Doctoral student at McGill.
• Graduate teaching experience is preferred and an asset.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

Hourly Salary:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

2027-01-01

Position End Date:

2027-05-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-01

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.