Teaching Assistant - Winter 2027 - Measurement in Rehabilitation 1 (POTH 620)

TITLE: Teaching Assistant- Winter 2027- Measurement in Rehabilitation 1 (POTH 620)

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Hiring Unit:

School of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Course Title:

Measurement in Rehabilitation 1

Course Code:

POTH 620

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

90

Job Description:

The course will be focused on biomechanics and measurement theory. Students will have to use Matlab to process and analyze biomechanical data. Under the supervision and in collaboration with the course coordinators, TAs will assist students with labs/practical components of the course. TAs will also be responsible for grading lab assignments and presentations. The TA is expected to attend all labs and must therefore be available at the scheduled class time.

Desired Major(s):

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Engineering

Desired Degree Level:

Masters & Grad Dips & Certs Completed BSc previously. Current MSc or PhD student.

Qualifications:

• Current Masters or Doctoral student at McGill.
• Graduate teaching experience is preferred and an asset.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• The candidate must have completed graduate courses in biomechanics.
• Having previously completed POTH 620 will be an asset.
• Candidates should be intermediate or advanced users of Matlab.
• The candidate must have previously completed a course in biomechanics and has experience conducting biomechanics research, preferably in the areas of motion capture, dynamometry, electromyography.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

Hourly Salary:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

2027-01-05

Position End Date:

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-01

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