Teaching Assistant

Job Description

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). MUST BE A GRADUATE STUDENT AT MCGILL UNIVERSITY IN THE Winter 2024 TERM. Please note that all announcements are considered tentative pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments. Hiring Unit: Technology and Innovation Academic Domain, School of Continuing Studies Course Title and Course Number: YCBS 257 - Data at Scale Hiring Period: January 4 - April 20, 2024 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: Number of hours vary by position: 45 Position Summary: Must assist the course lecture with all aspects of the course which could include, but is not limited to: Attend some classes if needed; Reading required material and any secondary material necessary for preparation of tutorials and class discussions; Consult and communicate with course lecturer; Assist students learning; Effectively communicate with students; Respond to student inquiries by email, myCourses, Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Online course management including leading discussion groups, monitoring the discussion board and responding to questions; Conduct virtual (online) tutorials if needed; Hold virtual office hours; Assist students with course material and assessments or exercises; Assist with grading; Be present during midterms and other exams if needed; Ensure confidentiality regarding course-related matters; Respect and treat all students equally. Qualifications: Must be a current Masters or PhD student at McGill University in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering Prior demonstrable study in the subject matter of the course Experience using myCourses Excellent overall academic performance Must have good command of the English language and good communication skills Strong teaching skills Course related qualifications: Hive Query Language, Scala, Python, MS Excel, Tableau Software, MicroStrategy. Applicants must include: Curriculum Vitae Cover letter Names and contact information of two referees 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: $33.03 Position Start Date: 2024-01-04 Position End Date: 2024-04-20 Deadline to Apply: 2024-01-10 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 .