Job Description

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Hiring Unit:

Educational & Counselling Psychology

Course Title:

Introduction to Cognitive Assessment

Course Code:

EDPS 609 001

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

45

This posting is for a unionized contractual YEARLONG appointment that spans one academic year. A Teaching Assistant is a McGill Graduate Student employed to assist the Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant in a classroom environment. Teaching Assistant Positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM)

Please Note: Applicants must beactivelyregistered McGill graduatestudents

Hiring Unit:
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Course Title and Course Number:
EDSP 609-001 Introduction to Cognitive Assessment F26 & EDSP 610-001 Introduction to Psycho-educational Assessment W27

Number of Positions:
1

Total Hours of Work per Term:
90 hours total for F26-W27

This requisition is for one yearlong position, at 90 hours total, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. Fall course dates are August 31, 2026 to December 4, 2026 and Winter course dates are January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027. Effective dates of appointment for Fall are August 30, 2026 to December 19, 2026 and for Winter are January 3, 2027 to April 24, 2027.

Posting Dates (14days):May 15 to June 1, 2026

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 (11:59pm)

Responsibilities may include:

• Marking

• Preparing Class Materials

• Leading Discussion Groups

• Assisting Students' learning

• Attending classes (F26: Mondays from 8:35AM to 11:25AM & W27: Thursdays from 8:35AM to 11:25AM)

Qualifications:-

• Ph.D. Student (School/Applied Child Psychology Program)

• Advanced understanding of assessment and testing materials

• Background in the subject matter of the course (prior successful
  completion of the School/Applied Psychology section of EDSP 609
  and EDSP 610 or equivalent)

• Knowledge of French may be required

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 Universityis an English-languageuniversitywheremostteaching and researchactivities are conducted in the English Language, therebyrequiring English communication bothverbally and in writing

Hourly Salary:

$37.34

Position Start Date:

2026-05-14

Position End Date:

2026-12-19

Deadline to Apply:

2026-06-01

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