Physics Teaching Assistant Fall 2026

McGill University•Montreal, QC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

McGill University's Department of Physics is hiring Physics Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Fall 2026 term. This role involves supporting undergraduate physics courses, which range from introductory mechanics and waves to advanced topics in quantum theory and astrophysics. TAs will be responsible for various duties depending on the specific course, including grading assignments and exams, facilitating tutorials and lab sessions, invigilating exams, and holding office hours to assist students. Priority will be given to graduate students enrolled in a physics program at McGill University, in accordance with the collective agreement. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Requirements

Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University
Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Physics
Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course
Suitable teaching skills
Completion of coursework in electronics, or equivalent experience (for PHYS 328)
Advanced knowledge of quantum theory at the level of Sakurai (for PHYS 551)
Knowledge of graduate level course on Quantum Field Theory (for PHYS 610)

Nice To Haves

Ideally, the TA will have taken PHYS 434 at McGill (for PHYS 434)
Ideally, the TA will have taken an atmospheric/climate physics course themselves, or have TA’ed for this course before (for PHYS 404)
Alternatively, a graduate student with research involving planetary atmospheres would be ideal (stellar atmospheres would be a close second) (for PHYS 404)