Fall 2026 TA: POTH-563 - Foundations of Professional Practice

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Hiring Unit: School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
 

Course Title and Course Number: POTH-563: Foundations of Professional Practice

Estimated Number of Positions: 2 positions of 65 hours each.  

Total Hours of Work per Term: See above

Dates: August 31st, 2026 – December 31st, 2026
 

Job Description:

Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the course coordinator (Susanne Mak), the teaching assistants (TA) will participate in the following course activities:   

• Attend and assist in (as needed) lectures on the Canadian Health Act, the Quebec Healthcare System, Indigenous session, social determinants of health and global health, innovative health care, code of ethics and ethics framework (approx. 30 hours) for preparation for grading of assignments and oral exam.
• Two of these lectures will require the TA to introduce speakers.
• Co-evaluate sections of assignments, exams, and other forms of assessment
• Be present for two full days during the second week of December for the course’s oral exam.  

Salary: $38.46/hour

Desired Major(s): Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy  

Desired Degree Level: Masters & Grad Dips & Certs

Qualifications:

Current Masters or Doctoral student (OT or PT) in Rehabilitation Sciences at SPOT. 

The following are not required but are considered assets to this TAship:   

• Experience working in the Quebec healthcare sector including familiarity with system reforms.       
• Ability to read (and evaluate student submissions) in French.   
• Graduate teaching experience.     
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

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Position Start Date:

2026-05-15

Position End Date:

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-05-31

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