Teaching Assistant - Montréal, Canada - McGill University

McGill University

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Montréal, Canada

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Description

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Hiring Unit:
Office of Science Education in the Faculty of Science_

Course Title and Course Number:
Climate Crisis and Climate Action FSCI 198_

Estimated Number of Positions:
12_

Total Hours of Work per Term:

180_

Position Summary:
This position is wellsuited to graduate students who would like to gain experience leading weekly seminars to develop skills in teaching and in crossdisciplinary 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:

FSCI 198 is scheduled for two segments each week (totalling 4 hours). One 3hour segment will be a largeformat lecture with all students, TAs, and instructors in attendance.

The second 50minute segment will be with groups of 15 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 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:

Hiring conditional on availability to attend lectures in
person beginning September 13, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Mondays. Plus availability for in
person training during the week of August 28th
September 1st?

Hiring conditional on availability to lead weekly 50minute workshops beginning September 5th, 2023 Participate in weekly 1hour course meetings with teaching team coinstructors and TAs Hold office hours as required by students Work closely with TAs and coinstructors to lead weekly workshops of 15 students including facilitating discussions Complete course readings and workshop instructions Grade and provide feedback on student assessments in a timely fashion in collaboration with instructors. Accountable for professional, timely, and confidential use and accurate entry of student marks in the FSCI 198 Grade Book in myCourses

Qualifications:
A willingness to learn
_with _undergraduate students and to engage in reflective and inclusive teaching practices is also key. Completed undergraduate degree in science, arts, engineering, education, or other related field. Must have strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills

Additional requirements:
Hourly Salary:

$33.03
Position Start Date:

Position End Date:

Deadline to Apply:

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