Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistants Fall 2024

Job title:

Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistants Fall 2024

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the 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).AGSEM FALL 2024 POSTINGMechanical Engineering Department is searching for eligible candidates as Teaching Assistants for Fall 2024 term.Courses include:MECH 201 – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering – 2 positions 85 hours eachMECH 309 – Numerical Methods – 1 position 75 hoursMECH 321 – Mechanics of Deformable Solids – 1 position 65 hoursMECH 362 – Mechanical Laboratory – 2 positions 70 hours eachMECH 412 – System Dynamics and Control – 1 position 65 hoursMECH 463 – Mechanical Engineering Project – 1 position 85 hoursPosition Summary:
Assisting instructor of the course with instruction and evaluation of students.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.Qualifications:In accordance with the specific needs of the course: Requires public speaking ability. Preferably have been a teaching assistant for the course previously. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor.MECH 201 – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering:TA for Mech 201 must have competence in CAD (SOLIDWORKS) and experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) and laser cutting. TA must have previously worked with the Faculty of Engineering Workshop Services. Completion of Workshop Training Modules and previous experience with design team activity and design competitions is desirable.MECH 309 – Numerical Methods:Requires public speaking ability. Must previously have taken this course with a good grade. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor.MECH 321 – Mechanics of Deformable Solids:Requires public speaking ability. Experience with finite element method and solid mechanics necessary. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor.MECH 362 – Mechanical Laboratory: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 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.MECH 463 – Mechanical Engineering Project:Requires public speaking ability. Must previously have taken this course or equivalent (hands-on design and build capstone project course). Experience with WebCT environment is an asset. Past TA duties must include marking or demonstrating or tutoring. Proficiency in English required as assessed by the instructor.Total Hours of Work per Term:
Varies from term to term.Hourly Salary:$36.25Position Start Date:2024-08-28Position End Date:2024-12-20HOW TO APPLYInternal Applicants:

• Internal applicants are McGill employees who currently hold an ACTIVE contract at McGill University and are working during the fall semester.
• Knowledge Base Guide on how to apply:
• Current McGill employees must apply via internal posting. These are accessed using the ‘Find Jobs’ report in Workday.

External Applicants:

• External applicants are any applicant who do not currently hold an ACTIVE contract at McGill University. This applies for employees who may have had contracts in the past, but do not currently hold an active contract. They cannot apply internally.
• Knowledge Base Guide on how to apply:
• The website will direct you to create a Workday account.
• McGill Careers website:

• Please note, applicants must use a personal email address when creating this account. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email addresses.
• Applicants must use their legal names when creating their Workday candidate home account.

PLEASE BE ADVISED APPLICATIONS VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.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 . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .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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Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:39:12 GMT

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