APPENDIX A – TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB POSTING
The parties agree that this Appendix sets out the fields of information to be included in the “Teaching Assistant Job Posting” Form.
Teaching Assistant Job Posting
Department/School/Unit: DeGroote School of Business Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3906 Unit #1
Wage Rate: Class B: $31.73 Date of Posting: July 15, 2026
Projected Enrolment
(if available)
Anticipated Duties
(see below)
DeGroote Student Experience and Development II
* Not all courses will be assigned teaching assistants as such decisions are subject to budgetary and enrolment considerations. Required courses with tutorial sections receive priority consideration.
** As defined by the applicable Undergraduate or Graduate calendar found at http://academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca/index.php .
Anticipated Duties:
Leading Tutorials/Overseeing Laboratories/Field Trip Supervision
Preparation (Reading, Attending Lectures, Meeting with Instructor)
Student Consultation (Emails, Office Hours)
Invigilation
Grading (Marking, Entering Marks)
Other duties as assigned
Lecture/Laboratory/Tutorial Locations, Times and Days (if available): Please review the Undergraduate Course Timetable prior to applying/indicating your preferences, as TAs may be required to attend some classes. The timetable can be found at http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/enrol/class-search/ . Please note: “C” indicates core section, “L” indicates laboratory section, “T” indicates tutorial section, “D” indicates day, and “E” indicates evening.
Skills, Qualifications, Abilities and Experience – Required & Preferred:
Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from from designated employment equity groups.
Required:
- 3rd year BCom students
- Available to work in both Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 terms
- Successful completion of the redesigned 2GR0 (in the academic year 2025-2026)
- Referral form completed by former 2GR0 TA
Skills & Competencies:
- Instructional Support & Facilitation
- Strong ability to lead and facilitate in-person tutorials, group discussions and activities effectively.
- Skilled in explaining course logistics and tutorial assignments to diverse learners.
- Comfortable with using Avenue to Learn and other digital tools.
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Strong leadership and peer mentorship capabilities.
- Ability to coach students on professional conduct, time management, and soft skills.
- Provides constructive, growth-oriented feedback on team performance, reflection assignments, and participation.
- Communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to correspond professionally with students and instructors.
- Able to clarify expectations, deliver instructions clearly, and respond empathetically to student concerns.
- Administrative & Organizational Skills
- Organized and punctual in managing attendance, grading, and reporting responsibilities.
- Maintains accurate records of participation, submissions, and student engagement.
Proactively communicates scheduling or student issues to the instructional team.
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This course will be delivered in person. Comfort with leading groups is expected.
You will be required to attend some C01 and/or C02 class sections once or twice per term and lead bi-weekly tutorials per term.
Please indicate if you have a preference or scheduling conflicts for any of the class sections below. Fall 2025 TA contracts will be eligible for renewal for Winter 2026. Preference is given to candidates who are available for both terms.
Fall 2025
Winter 2027
*** Departmental preferences such as special experience or competence required (e.g. registered in same program/Department, specific courses completed, grades in those courses), full-time or part-time student status, or restriction to applicants not holding an undergraduate degree.
For guarantee postings as per 13.02(g) (i):
Written preferences may be submitted to:_
Applications submitted to:
OR For additional postings as per 13.03(b):
Preferences must be submitted by 4:30pm on August 5, 2024
Application submitted to: https://dsbta.business.mcmaster.ca/Application/
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Please note: those who have not, at the time of application, been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) will be given priority consideration. Those who have already been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) at the time of application may nevertheless apply. Once the preference noted above has been taken into account, applicants who have already been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) may be offered the position.
This position requires regular on-site attendance at a McMaster University campus to support operational requirements. Flexible work arrangements may be available where operationally feasible and in accordance with the University's Flexible Work Guidelines.
