Fall 2026 - Chemistry Teaching Assistants

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Chemistry

Course Title and Course Number:
Please see list: www.mcgill.ca/chemistry/current-graduate-students/positions

Estimated Number of Positions:
73

Total Hours of Work per Term:
90 or 180

Position Summary:

Includes some or all of the following:

• Running group tutorial / lecture de-brief sessions with the instructors
• Assistance during lectures

• Grading of lab reports, assignments and exams

• Answering student questions
• Preparation and supervision of lab experiments (in person and online)
• Assist students with online activities
• Perform (in-person or online) oral evaluations

• TA training program participation

• Exam Assistance

Qualifications:

Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course and having strong knowledge of the subject. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Chemistry at McGill University

Language Requirements:

Effective communication skills in English are essential. French is an asset.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.