Teaching Assistant ENVR 400 Winter

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Hiring Unit: Mc. Gill Bieler School of Environment Course Title: Environmental Thought Course Code: ENVR 400 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 135 Hiring Unit: Mc. Gill Bieler School of Environment Course Title and Course Number: ENVR 400 Environmental Thought Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 135 Course Description: Students work in interdisciplinary seminar groups on challenging philosophical, ethical, scientific and practical issues.

They will explore cutting-edge ideas and grapple with the reconciliation of environmental imperatives and social, political and economic pragmatics. Activities include meeting practitioners, attending guest lectures, following directed readings, and organizing, leading and participating in seminars.

Qualifications

Assignment grading and providing quality feedback to students on their work Advising students on effective academic essay writing Reading all class materials assigned to the class Facilitating class discussions (as needed) Participating in meetings of teaching staff Holding office hours Excellence in assessment of student work and in advising students on essay creation Background in social science, the humanities, environmental studies or related field.

Demonstrated experience with the use of a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, Web. Ex] to prepare and assist with remote delivery of course material. Experience with My. Courses. Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-04-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02 Mc. Gill 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.

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