Teaching Assistant ENVR 200

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This course requires the Teaching Assistant to be conversant with the material presented in lectures, including systems dynamics, global atmospheric circulation, global biogeochemistry, hydrological cycling, ecosystem interactions, and climate change issues and solutions.

Hiring Unit:
Bieler School of Environment
Course Title and Course Number:
ENVR 200-01 The Global Environment
Estimated Number of Positions:
2
Total Hours of Work per Term:
180
Position Summary:

• Grades assignments & exams promptly in consultation with instructors;

• Must be available for grading final exam (Usually within a week after last day of classes)

• Manages the database of student grades;

• Responds promptly to communication from course instructors;

• Holds office hours to respond to student questions following return of assignments & exams.

Qualifications:

Solid understanding of quantitative, system-level approaches to earth, atmospheric and biological science;

 

Effective written and oral communication skills in English, and preferably in French as well and fluency in English and French sufficient to grade assignments and essay answers on exams;

 

Development and posting of material on the course Web page using MyCourses and demonstrated experience with the use of a virtual learning platforms.

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.

Hourly Salary:

$33.03

Position Start Date:

2023-09-03

Position End Date:

2023-12-16

Deadline to Apply:

2023-06-29

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