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Hiring Unit:

Office of Science Education

Course Title:

Science Communication and Outreach

Course Code:

FSCI 500

Estimated Number of Positions:

2

Total Hours of Work per Term:

180

Contract dates: August 30, 2026 – December 12, 2026

• Special Note - Hiring conditional on availability to attend lectures on Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in Fall 2026

Position****Summary:

The TAs will work closely with the instructor to respond to students’ needs and concerns throughout the course, and to assess students’ work.

Responsibilities:

• Attend all lectures.

• Attend and participate in weekly 1-hr course meetings with teaching team.

• Discuss the topics and materials for course with instructor.

• Complete course readings in order to participate in weekly lectures.

• Respond to students’ questions (including emails) pertaining to course material and assessment.

• Correct student assessments in a timely fashion in collaboration with instructor.

• Accountable for professional, timely, and confidential use and accurate entry of student marks in the FSCI 500 Grade Book in myCourses.

Qualifications:

• Strong candidates will have experience with engaging the public with science. These experiences may include crafting science communication texts or podcasts, leading or facilitating science outreach activities, policy interventions, developing science-related curricula or other related activities.

• Completed undergraduate degree in science, education, arts, or other related field.

• Must have strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.

Note: Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their science communication and/or outreach experience including any contributions to inclusive science engagement.

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:

$37.34

Position Start Date:

2026-05-14

Position End Date:

2026-12-12

Deadline to Apply:

2026-05-31

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***.***