Teaching Assistant - Climate Crisis and Climate Actions

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Hiring Unit:

Office of Science Education  

Course Title:

Climate Crisis and Climate Actions 

Course Code:

FSCI 198

Estimated Number of Positions:

12

Total Hours of Work per Term:

180

Hiring Unit: Office of Science Education  

Title and course number: FSCI 198 Climate Crisis and Climate Actions  

Estimate of the number positions available: 12 

Total hours of work per term: 180  

Term: Winter 2027 

Dates of classes: Thursdays: 1:05 pm – 3:25 pm 

Effective dates of appointment: January 2nd, 2027, to April 16th, 2027 

Hourly rates and salary per term: $38.46   

Special requirements: - Must be available for in-person training on Tuesday, January 5th, 2027 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.).  

- Must be available to co-lead one weekly 85-minute workshop beginning January 11th, 2027.  (Mon:  10:05 – 11:25 am OR 1:05 – 2:25 pm OR 2:35 – 3:55 pm OR Tues: 8:35 – 9:55 am OR 11:35 am – 12:55 pm OR 1:05 – 2:25 pm)  

- Must be available to attend in-person lectures each Thursday between 1:05 p.m. and 3:25 p.m. from January 7th until April 8th. 

Please submit a one-page cover letter and your CV as part of your application on Workday. This letter should describe why you are interested in becoming a TA for FSCI 198 as well as how you meet the qualifications noted below.   

Position summary   

This position is well-suited to graduate students who would like to gain experience leading weekly seminars to develop skills in teaching and in cross-disciplinary approaches to complex problems.  

FSCI 198 will introduce undergraduate students from programs across the University to climate science and climate action. The course will focus on providing tools for climate science literacy, learning in community, and taking action to reduce impacts of the climate crisis. Lecture and tutorial activities focus on active learning, personal reflection, Indigenous knowledge, and building hope and resilience through collaborative action. More information about the course is here: https://www.mcgill.ca/ose/courses/fsci-198

FSCI 198 is scheduled for two teaching segments each week. On Thursdays from 1:05 pm – 3:25 pm there will be a 2.5 hour large-format lecture with all students, TAs, and instructors in attendance. 

The second is an 85-minute segment with groups of up to 20 students in an active learning workshop led by two TAs. TAs will receive guidelines and materials for each session. TAs will be responsible for assessing and providing feedback to these students (~10 per TA) on their written individual and team assignments throughout the term. TAs will also be the first contact for responding to students’ needs and concerns throughout the course.   

Summary of required duties:   

• Participate in weekly 1-hour course meetings with teaching team of co-instructors and TAs  

• Meet for office hours by request of students 

• Work closely with TAs and co-instructors to lead weekly workshops including facilitating discussions  

• Complete course readings and follow workshop instructions   

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

• Grade and provide feedback on student assessments in a timely fashion in collaboration with instructors.   

• Be accountable for professional, timely, and confidential use and accurate entry of student marks in the FSCI 198 Grade Book in myCourses.    

Qualifications:   

• Strong candidates will have an interest in climate education and experience with grading and giving feedback on writing. Interest in Indigenous pedagogy is important. Knowledge and practice of science communication is valuable. 

• A willingness to learn with undergraduate students and to engage in reflective and inclusive teaching practices is key.   

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

• Must have strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.  

• McGill University is committed to equity in employment. 

Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec. 

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