Teaching Assistant

Description:

Position Summary:

Must assist the course lecture with all aspects of the course which could include, but is not limited to:

• Reading required material and any secondary material necessary for preparation of tutorials and class discussions;

• Consult and communicate with course lecturer;

• Assist students learning;

• Effectively communicate with students;

• Respond to student inquiries by email, myCourses, Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

• Assist during classes;

• course management including leading discussion groups, monitoring the discussion board and responding to questions;

• Conduct 3 hours tutorials if needed

• Hold virtual office hours;

• Assist students with course material and assessments or exercises;

• Assist with grading of exams and other course assessments;

• Be present during midterms and other exams;

• Ensure confidentiality regarding course-related matters;

• Respect and treat all students equally.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current Masters or PhD student at McGill University in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering

• Prior demonstrable study in the subject matter of the course

• Experience using myCourses

• Excellent overall academic performance

• Must have good command of the English language and good communication skills

• Strong teaching skills