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EDEC 203-001 - Communication in Education

Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication.

Hiring Unit:
Integrated Studies in Education

Course Title and Course Number:
EDEC 203 - 001 - Communication in Education.

Estimated Number of Positions:
1

Total Hours of Work per Term:
45

Position Summary:
The Teaching Assistant will assist with the preparation of the course material, leading discussions, supervising individual projects, office hours, answering inquiries, providing feedback on the presentations. The TA will also support in class sessions and assess students\' work related to course objectives.

Qualifications:

Enrolled in Education or English departments, experience with academic writing and providing feedback, willingness to conference with students and collaborate, openness to alternative assessment models. * A Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree (in exceptional circumstances applicants without a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered);

Experience with research methods, including but not limited to quantitative, philosophical, qualitative, arts-based, and mixed methods.

Knowledge of developing a research proposal.

As per collective agreement 2.11 A teaching assistant is a Graduate student at the Master\xe2\x80\x99s or Doctoral level employed to assist a Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant or Demonstrator.

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 or 514-398-3711.

Hourly Salary: $33.03

Position Start Date: 2023-08-30

Position End Date: 2023-12-05

Deadline to Apply: 2023-09-08

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, .

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