Teaching Assistant - YCBS 287
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Hiring Unit:School of Continuing Studies Administration and Governance Parliamentary Programmes
Course Name and Course Number:Special Topics in Governance: Parliamentary Practices Mainstreaming Gender Equality & Womens Empowerment (GEWE) YCBS 287 Spring/Summer 2025 Online English Mondays 10:30 a.m. (Montreal) / 5:30 p.m. (Nairobi)
Hiring Period: May 05 2025 August 04 2025
Estimated Number of Positions:1
Total Hours of Work per Term:Number of hours vary by position: 45 hours
Position Summary
This position offers a unique opportunity to both observe and contribute to the learning and capacitybuilding journey of key stakeholders within the parliamentary ecosystem with the ultimate goal of supporting parliaments in becoming and remaining leaders in effective gender equality and womens empowerment (GEWE) practices. Contributors to the course including the learners themselves comprise highlevel international experts and practitioners such as Members of Parliament Senators and senior representatives from the United Nations.
Primary Responsibilities
Your main responsibility in this role is to ensure the seamless technical operation performance and deployment of the online learning tools and processes. These elements are essential to delivering the substantive course content and meeting the learning objectives.
A. Core Role
You will be responsible for coordinating and managing all technical aspects of the online sessions and interactions before during and after each session.
Key expected results include:
Supporting and facilitating technical issues such as followups with McGill IT services during and outside of lecture hours
The delivery of teaching speeches and online interactivity including group discussions proceeds seamlessly supported by the agile preparation and realtime management of relevant software and tools.
B. Time Commitment and Availability
To achieve these objectives you will be expected to:
Attend all scheduled synchronous online sessions (please refer to the calendar below).
Be available at least one hour prior to each session remain present throughout the session and stay for 30 minutes afterward for postsession debriefing.
DATE/TIME
Montreal(M)/Nairobi (N)
S0: April 28 Technical orientation
M 10:30 11:30
N 17:30 18:30
S1:May 5
M 10:30 12:00
N 17:30 19:00
M1
S2:May 12
M 10:30 12:00
N 17:30 19:00
S3:May 26
M 10:30 12:00
N 17:30 19:00
S4:June 9
M 10:30 12:00
N 17:30 19:00
S5:June 16
M 10:30 12:00
N 17:30 19:00
S6:July 7
M 10:30 12:00
N 17:30 19:00
M2
S7: July 14
M 10:30 12:00
N 17:30 19:00
M3
S8:July 21
M 10:30 12:00
N 17:30 19:00
S9:July 28 2 hours
M 10:30 12:30
N 17:30 19:30
M4
S10:August 4 3 hours
M 10:30 13:30
N 17:30 20:30
Additional responsibilities include supporting the course lecturer in all aspects of course delivery. Tasks may include but are not limited to:
Reviewing and supplementary materials in preparation for tutorials and class discussions;
Consulting and maintaining regular communication with the course lecturer;
Supporting student learning and engagement;
Communicating effectively with learners and responding to inquiries via email myCourses Microsoft Teams or Zoom;
Assisting in the overall management of the online course platform including facilitating group discussions monitoring discussion boards and responding to questions;
Conducting virtual tutorials as needed including helping participants strengthen their technical skills in using online collaborative tools and software;
Holding virtual office hours;
Providing support to learners with course materials assessments and exercises;
Assisting with grading assignments and exams;
Being present during midterms and other examinations if ;
Maintaining confidentiality in all courserelated matters;
Treating all learners with respect and ensuring equitable support.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position you must:
Be a graduate student. Undergraduate students with proven extensive relevant technical experience may be considered.
Have prior multiple demonstrable advanced successful experiences in:
The coordination and management of all technical aspects of live web sessions and online interactions in the context of an online course.
The preparation of and real time management of relevant software and tools.
The use of the MS Office Suite including Teams Forms and related online and interactive tools as well as Sharepoint in performing the above.
You preferably have:
A training related to technologyenhanced learning or pedagogy supported by digital platforms and tools.
A degree and/or are enrolled in law political science parliamentary affairs public administration international cooperation for sustainable development or other fields relevant to the main content of the course.
Completed courses in international human rights law or gender equality.
Experience using myCourses
Language communications and diplomatic skills:
You must have
A good command of the English language.
McGill University is an Englishlanguage university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Strong communication and diplomatic skills
Given the seniority of participants and guest speakers including Members of Parliament Senators and senior representatives from the United Nations proven communication and diplomatic skills are essential. Experience engaging with international organizations and/or senior management in public institutions is a strong asset.
Course related qualifications:
Desired qualification on completed courses include in:
Technologyenhanced learning or pedagogy supported by digital platforms and tools.
Parliamentary affairs public administration international cooperation for sustainable development or fields relevant to the main content of the course.
International human rights law and gender equality.
Hourly Salary:
Position Start Date:
Position End Date:
Deadline to Apply:
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 selfidentify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact in confidence .
Employment Type
Part-Time
