Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Mechanical Engineering Department is searching for eligible candidates as Teaching Assistants in the following courses for the Winter 2027 term. Courses: MECH 261 – Measurement Laboratory (1 position, 80 hours) MECH 309 – Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering (1 position, 80 hours) MECH 315 – Intermediate Dynamics (1 position, 75 hours) MECH 341 – Thermodynamics II (1 position, 75 hours) MECH 362 – Mechanical Laboratory 1 (1 position, 75 hours each) MECH 383 – Applied Electronics and Instrumentation (1 position, 75 hours) MECH 390 – Computer Aided Design (1 position, 120 hours) MECH 393 – Design 2: Machine Element Design (1 position, 75 hours) MECH 412 – System Dynamics and Control (2 positions, 75 hours each) Position Summary: Assisting instructor of the course with instruction and evaluation of students. For laboratory-based courses (MECH 241, 261, 332, 360, 362, 383, and 412): Teaching Assistants are required to be available to support laboratory sessions, the schedules for which are determined at the beginning of the term. These sessions will take place outside of regularly scheduled lecture and tutorial hours. Flexibility in availability is required to meet the instructional and scheduling needs of the course. TAs will be expected to supervise up to 20 hours of laboratory sessions, at the instructor's discretion. Effective Dates of Appointment: January 5, 2027, to April 30, 2027 Salary: 38.46 $/h Hiring Unit: Department of Mechanical Engineering Deadline to apply: November 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST Qualifications: MECH 261 – Measurement Laboratory Lab TAs: Presence during scheduled lab experiment hours obligatory (decided per student lab sign-up after start of term). Must have completed MECH 261 or 262 or equivalent. Experience required in experimental research, measurement device operation and data analysis. Requires public speaking ability. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. One Course TA: Must have completed MECH 261 or 262 or equivalent. Understanding of the principles of measurement device operation, electric circuits, statistics and data analysis required. Requires public speaking ability. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. MECH 309 – Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering Requires public speaking ability. Demonstrated knowledge of the course subject matter and a strong academic background in the subject are required. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. MECH 315 – Intermediate Dynamics Requires public speaking ability. Demonstrated knowledge of the course subject matter and a strong academic background in the subject are required. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. MECH 341 – Thermodynamics II Requires public speaking ability. Demonstrated knowledge of the course subject matter and a strong academic background in the subject are required. Preferably have been a teaching assistant for this course and/or MECH 240 previously. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. MECH 362 – Mechanical Laboratory 1 Requires public speaking ability. Must previously have taken this course or equivalent. Must have completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. MECH 383 – Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Requires public speaking ability. Must previously have taken this course or equivalent. Must be a graduate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Experience in Python programming is required. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. MECH 390 – Computer Aided Design Requires public speaking ability. Basic understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) principles and practices. Familiarity with 3D parametric modelling, engineering drawings, assemblies, and design documentation is preferred. Requires public speaking ability. Preferably have been a teaching assistant previously. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. MECH 393 – Design 2: Machine Element Design Requires public speaking ability. Solid understanding of machine element design, including stress analysis, failure criteria, material selection, and the design of components such as shafts, fasteners, bearings, and gears. Previous experience with mechanical design projects and guiding students in machine design projects is preferred. Requires public speaking ability. Preferably have been a teaching assistant for this course previously. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. MECH 412 – System Dynamics and Control Requires public speaking ability. Must have completed a course in system dynamics and control. Experience with Matlab/Simulink and MSC ADAMS. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor. 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 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, [email protected]. 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. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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