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Physics Teaching Assistants PHYS for Fall 2026
Hiring Unit:
Department of Physics
Course Title and Course Number:
PHYS 101 - Introductory Physics - Mechanics.
PHYS 131 - Mechanics and Waves.
PHYS 180 - Space, Time and Matter.
PHYS 182 - Our Evolving Universe.
PHYS 224 - Physics of Music.
PHYS 230 - Dynamics of Simple Systems
PHYS 253 - Thermal Physics.
PHYS 257 - Experimental Methods 1.
PHYS 260 - Modern Physics and Relativity
PHYS 320 - Introductory Astrophysics
PHYS 328 - Electronics.
PHYS 350 - Honours Electricity and Magnetism.
PHYS 357 - Honours Quantum Physics 1.
PHYS 352 - Honours Electromagnetic Waves.
PHYS 396 - Undergraduate Research Project
PHYS 404 - Climate Physics
PHYS 434 - Optics.
PHYS 469 – Advanced Physics Laboratory 2
PHYS 512 - Computational Physics with Applications.
PHYS 521 - Astrophysics.
PHYS 551 - Quantum Theory.
PHYS 557 - Nuclear Physics
PHYS 558 - Solid State Physics.
PHYS 610 - Quantum Field Theory I
Estimated Number of Positions:
111
Total Hours of Work per Term:
90
Hourly Salary:
According to the collective agreement
Position Start Date:
2026-08-31
Position End Date:
2026-12-11
Deadline to Apply:
2026-05-28
McGill University is committed to equity in employment. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Physics.
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Key Responsibilities
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities:
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 224 – Physics of Music
Key Responsibilities:
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 253 – Thermal Physics
Key Responsibilities:
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement. Completion of coursework in electronics, or equivalent experience.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 404 - Climate Physics
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement. Ideally, the TA will have taken an atmospheric/climate physics course themselves, or have TA’ed for this course before. Alternatively, a graduate student with research involving planetary atmospheres would be ideal (stellar atmospheres would be a close second).
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement. Ideally, the TA will have taken PHYS 434 at McGill.
Key Responsibilities
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement. Advanced knowledge of quantum theory at the level of Sakurai.
Key Responsibilities
One or more of:
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement. Knowledge of graduate level course on Quantum Field Theory.
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.
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.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
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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.
