Job Description

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Hiring Unit:Department Kinesiology and Physical Education

Course Title and Course Number:

EDKP 391 Physiology in Sport and Exercise
Name & Title of Course Supervisor:
Jenna Gibbs, Associate Professor
Position Summary:This requisition is for one position, at45 hours for the term, in the Department Kinesiology and Physical Education. Course dates are January 5, 2026 to April 14, 2026. Effective dates of appointment are December 29, 2025 to May 1, 2026.
Estimated Number of Positions:

1
Total Hours of Work per Term:

45 hours each
Hourly Rate:
$37.34/hr
Required Duties: Grade student exams and assignments*
Reply to student questions regarding course content, exams, and/or assignments via both e-mail and myCourses*
Assist with invigilation of exams*


Qualifications:Must be a graduate (master's or PhD) student enrolled at McGill University, ideally the Kinesiology and Physical Education program. Background in Exercise Physiology Grad Student.*
Recommended that students have done well in Undergraduate Exercise Physiology and Nutrition*
Familiarity with course content. English, spoken and written. French, spoken and written, is an asset.

Application Deadline:
Applicants have until November 14, 2025 (11:59PM) to apply for this posting.
McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.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.
Hourly Salary:
$37.34
Position Start Date:
2025-12-29
Position End Date:
2026-05-01
Deadline to Apply:
2025-11-14McGill 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.