PHYS 557 - Nuclear Physics PHYS 558 - Solid State Physics. PHYS 610 - Quantum Field Theory I Estimated Number of Positions: 111 Total Hours of Work per Term: 90 Hourly Salary: According to the ...
PHYS 557 - Nuclear Physics PHYS 558 - Solid State Physics. PHYS 610 - Quantum Field Theory I Estimated Number of Positions: 111 Total Hours of Work per Term: 90 Hourly Salary: According to the ...
PHYS 557 - Nuclear Physics PHYS 558 - Solid State Physics. PHYS 610 - Quantum Field Theory I Estimated Number of Positions: 111 Total Hours of Work per Term: 90 Hourly Salary: According to the ...
PHYS 557 - Nuclear Physics PHYS 558 - Solid State Physics. PHYS 610 - Quantum Field Theory I Estimated Number of Positions: 111 Total Hours of Work per Term: 90 Hourly Salary: According to the ...
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Physics Position Summary: * Assistthe PI in running phase field crystal simulations of solid-state precipitate growth in alloys * Analyzedata Qualifications: * Good communication skills * Able to ...
CA$30.54/hr
Physics Position Summary: * Assistthe PI in running phase field crystal simulations of solid-state precipitate growth in alloys * Analyzedata Qualifications: * Good communication skills * Able to ...
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Physics Teaching Assistants PHYS for Fall 2026
Hiring Unit:
Department of Physics
Course Title and Course Number:
PHYS 101 - Introductory Physics - Mechanics.
PHYS 131 - Mechanics and Waves.
PHYS 180 - Space, Time and Matter.
PHYS 182 - Our Evolving Universe.
PHYS 224 - Physics of Music.
PHYS 230 - Dynamics of Simple Systems
PHYS 253 - Thermal Physics.
PHYS 257 - Experimental Methods 1.
PHYS 260 - Modern Physics and Relativity
PHYS 320 - Introductory Astrophysics
PHYS 328 - Electronics.
PHYS 350 - Honours Electricity and Magnetism.
PHYS 357 - Honours Quantum Physics 1.
PHYS 352 - Honours Electromagnetic Waves.
PHYS 396 - Undergraduate Research Project
PHYS 404 - Climate Physics
PHYS 434 - Optics.
PHYS 469 - Advanced Physics Laboratory 2
PHYS 512 - Computational Physics with Applications.
PHYS 521 - Astrophysics.
PHYS 551 - Quantum Theory.
PHYS 557 - Nuclear Physics
PHYS 558 - Solid State Physics.
PHYS 610 - Quantum Field Theory I
Estimated Number of Positions:
111
Total Hours of Work per Term:
90
Hourly Salary:
According to the collective agreement
Position Start Date:
2026-08-31
Position End Date:
2026-12-11
Deadline to Apply:
2026-05-28
McGill University is committed to equity in employment. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Physics.
Use a personal email when creating an account to submit your application.
-Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts when you apply.
PHYS 101 - Introductory PhysicsKey Responsibilities
One or more of:
- Grading
- Invigilation
- Lab facilitation
- Tutorial facilitation
- Office hours
- Peer collab facilitation
- Responding to student emails
- Updating materials
- Organizing scheduling
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 131 - Mechanics and WavesKey Responsibilities
One or more of:
- Lab demonstrations, supervision, facilitation, and lab report grading.
- Exam marking.
- Running tutorial sessions.
- Moderating myCourses discussions.
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 180 - Space, Time and MatterKey Responsibilities
- Invigilation of one evening or in-class midterm
- Answering students questions
- Marking of midterm and final exam questions
- Entering grades on mycourses
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 182 - Our Evolving UniverseKey Responsibilities:
One or more of:
- Grading
- Holding tutorials and possibly office hours for consultation
- Supervising laboratory sessions
- Invigilating exams
- Attending lectures
- Assisting instructors in other aspects of the course development and delivery.
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 224 - Physics of Music
Key Responsibilities:
One or more of:
- Grading
- Holding tutorials and possibly office hours for consultation
- Supervising laboratory sessions
- Invigilating exams
- Attending lectures
- Assisting instructors in other aspects of the course development and delivery.
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 230 - Dynamics of Simple SystemsKey Responsibilities
- Holding regular problem solving sessions/office hours to help students with assignments
- Participating in "grading parties" with instructor to grade midterm and final exams
- Invigilating 1 to 2 midterm exams in the evening
- Monitoring online forums/myCourses discussion boards.
- Grading weekly homework assignments
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 253 - Thermal Physics
Key Responsibilities:
One or more of:
- Grading
- Holding tutorials and possibly office hours for consultation
- Supervising laboratory sessions
- Invigilating exams
- Attending lectures
- Assisting instructors in other aspects of the course development and delivery.
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 257 - Experimental Methods 1Key Responsibilities
- Preparation for experiments
- Supervision of students in assigned experiments
- Grading of lab reports
- Answering student questions
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 260 - Modern Physics and RelativityKey Responsibilities
- Hold regular office hours to help students with assignments
- Facilitate in-class problem-solving sessions
- Grade assignments, quizzes, and exams
- Invigilate exams
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 320 - Introductory AstrophysicsKey Responsibilities
One or more of:
- Grading
- Holding tutorials and possibly office hours for consultation
- Supervising laboratory sessions
- Invigilating exams
- Attending lectures
- Assisting instructors in other aspects of the course development and delivery.
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 328 - ElectronicsKey Responsibilities
- Preparation for lab experiments
- Grading of lab reports and project
- Grading of assignments/midterm
- Supervision of students in the lab
- Updating assignments as needed
- Answering student questions
- Assistance with myCourses student discussions
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement. Completion of coursework in electronics, or equivalent experience.
PHYS 350 - Majors and Honours Electricity and MagnetismKey Responsibilities
- Hold regular problem solving sessions/office hours to help students with assignments
- Participate in "grading parties" with instructor to get midterm exams and final exam graded promptly
- Invigilate 1 to 2 midterm exams in the evening
- Monitor online forums/myCourses discussion boards.
- Grade weekly homework assignments
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 357 - Honours Quantum Physics 1Key Responsibilities
- Grading problem sets
- Leading tutorials
- Invigilating exams/quizzes
- Answering students' questions
- Holding office hours
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 352 - Honours Electromagentic WavesKey Responsibilities
One or more of:
- Grading
- Holding tutorials and possibly office hours for consultation
- Supervising laboratory sessions
- Invigilating exams
- Attending lectures
- Assisting instructors in other aspects of the course development and delivery.
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 396 - Undergraduate Research ProjectKey Responsibilities
One or more of:
- Grading
- Holding tutorials and possibly office hours for consultation
- Invigilating exams
- Assisting instructors in other aspects of the course development and delivery.
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 404 - Climate Physics
Key Responsibilities
- Attend lectures
- Grade regular homework problems
- Deliver a guest lecture (optional/conditional)
- Run help sessions before midterm and final exam
- Help grade final exam
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement. Ideally, the TA will have taken an atmospheric/climate physics course themselves, or have TA'ed for this course before. Alternatively, a graduate student with research involving planetary atmospheres would be ideal (stellar atmospheres would be a close second).
PHYS 434 - OpticsKey Responsibilities
- Facilitate lab sessions and grade lab reports
- Grade assignments and exams
- Hold regular tutorials and/or office hours to help students with assignments
- Update lab materials as needed
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement. Ideally, the TA will have taken PHYS 434 at McGill.
PHYS 469 Advanced Physics LaboratoryKey Responsibilities
One or more of:
- Grading
- Holding tutorials and possibly office hours for consultation
- Supervising laboratory sessions
- Invigilating exams
- Attending lectures
- Assisting instructors in other aspects of the course development and delivery.
Qualifications: Prior graduate/undergraduate study in the subject of the course. Suitable teaching skills. Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in physics at McGill University following the rules of the collective agreement.
PHYS 512 - Computational Physics with ApplicationsKey Responsibilities
- Grading of homework assignments
- Be present in some class sessions to assist students doing in-class exercises<...