Teaching Assistant - URBP 623 Planning Studio 2

Hiring Unit

School of Urban Planning

Course Title

Planning Studio 2

Course Code

URBP 623

Estimated Number of Positions

1

Total Hours of Work per Term

75

Role Summary

The candidate must detain an MSc. (or higher) degree in urban planning, urban studies or a related discipline, and should be familiar with Studio-based teaching in an urban planning teaching context. They should have some professional experience in site- or real-estate development (either directly or in a close management or advisory role), ideally in the housing sector and ideally in both private and not-for-profit contexts.

Salary and Working Hours

Salary $38.46/hr (75 hours per term) January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027

Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-04-14 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-01

Application Notes

PLEASE NOTE: Preference to M.U.P. students who have already completed the course. Only McGill registered graduate students may apply. Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Equity and Diversity

McGill 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. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, View email address on click.appcast.io.

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