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These positions are open to McGill University Graduate Students only.
Use this application form to apply to any of the positions currently being posted (see the list below). You will have the opportunity to list your ranked top choices of courses for the Fall 2026 semester by uploading the completed TA application form to your application in Workday:
https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/1_-_graduate_student_application_for_ta_-_english_-_jan_2021_-_fillable.pdf
Upload the application form before you upload your CV.
NOTE (Important):
1. Teaching Assistants are required to be on campus to perform their tasks in person.
2. Course Instructors are responsible for assigning tasks to Teaching Assistants
3. Teaching Assistant tasks include: assisting with undergraduate labs and lab safety training.
Hiring Unit:
Department of Chemical Engineering
Duration of each position:
22-Aug-2026 to 18-Dec-2026
Rate per hour: as per the AGSEM Collective Agreement
Course Title, Course Number and number of positions and hours:
Chemical Engineering Principles I (CHEE200) // 4 x 100 hrs
Data Analysis & Design of Experiments (CHEE231) // 3 x 100 hrs
Instrumentation & Measurement I (CHEE291) // 4 x 100 hrs & 1 x 50 hrs
Fluid Mechanics (CHEE314) // 4 x 100 hrs
Elements of Biotechnology (CHEE370) // 3 x 100 hrs & 1 x 50 hrs
Materials Science (CHEE380) // 3 x 100 hrs
Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering (CHEE390) // 3 x 100 hrs
Principles of Energy Conversion (CHEE400) // 3 x 100 hrs
Chemical Reaction Engineering (CHEE423)// 3 x 100 hrs
Process Design (CHEE453) // 3 x 100 hrs
Process Control (CHEE455) // 2 x 100 hrs
Design Project I (CHEE456D1/D2) // 1 x 100 hrs
Electrochemical Engineering (CHEE541) // 1 x 100 hrs
Environmental Bioremediation (CHEE591) // 1 x 100 hrs
Industrial Water pollution Control (CHEE593) // 1 x 100 hrs
Laboratory Safety 1&2 (CHEE681/682) // 1 x 100 hrs
Complete Course descriptions may be found here:
UG Courses | Chemical Engineering - McGill University
Graduate Courses | Chemical Engineering - McGill University
Position Summary:
Teaching Assistant position as governed by the AGSEM Collective Agreement.
Qualifications:
For all courses:
- having been a TA for the course previously, is a plus.
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chemical engineering degree
Elements of Biotechnology (CHEE370):
Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering (CHEE390):
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Excellent knowledge of MATLAB
CHEE400:
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Having taken CHEE400 or equivalent courses in Energy Science , Renewable Energy , and Sustainability.
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Working knowledge of energy engineering and fundamental energy science including:
- Energy resources; resource characterization, science and technology of energy conversion, efficiency ; energy systems' metrics and optimization; material systems in energy conversion
CHEE455
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Has take CHEE455 or equivalent
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Basic Matlab and Simulink programming skills
CHEE541:
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previously taken CHEE 541 or CHEE 310 or an electrochemistry course in some other program
Laboratory Safety 1 & 2 (CHEE681/682):
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WHMIS certification. Biosafety, waste management, myLab and BSC certifications are additional desired credentials.
***** HOW TO APPLY *****
Please apply through Workday, providing the necessary documents and info as per AGSEM Collective Agreement article 12.02.
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.
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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
