School of Computer Science Teaching Assistant Positions Fall 2026

McGill University

About The Position

The School of Computer Science is seeking Teaching Assistants for the Fall 2026 term to support various undergraduate courses. This role involves assisting instructors with course delivery, grading, and student support. The positions are open to McGill registered graduate students only and require a strong understanding of the course material and good communication skills. The hours of work are 90 hours per term.

Requirements

McGill registered graduate students only.
Good understanding of the course material.
Willingness to interact with students in the class/lab.
Good command of the English language.
Possess good communication skills.
Authorized to work in Canada.
Willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based.

Responsibilities

Effectively and timely communicate with the instructor and the students.
Maintain and observe office and/or lab hours.
Develop grading scripts to be used to grade assignments and/or exams.
Grade assignments and exams under the supervision of the instructor.
Monitor the discussion board/emails.
Prepare solution sets for assignments.
Supervise students during midterm evaluations and/or quizzes.
Use software for plagiarism detection and verify similarities in the students' work.
Be available throughout the examination period.
Photo copy course notes, handouts, etc.
Ensure confidentiality regarding course-related matters.
Respect and treat all students equally.