Job ID

77491

Job Title

TEACHING ASSISTANT (GROUP B) DeGroote School of Business, 1LD0, 2LD0, 3LD0, Leadership Development I, II & III, Fall 2026 & Winter 2027

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/08/31

Job Type

Limited Term (<12 months)

Close Date

2026/09/14

Employee Group

CUPE Teaching Assistants

Favorite Job

Department

DSB Experiential Education

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Classification B

Salary Range

$30.98 - $30.98 (hourly)

Job Code

001185

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

7 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

14

Posting Details

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 17, 2026

Course #*

Course Title

# of TAs required

Term**

# of Hours

Projected Enrolment

(if available)

Supervisor

Anticipated Duties

(see below)

1LD0, 2DL0 & 3LD0

Leadership Development I, II & III

1

Fall 2026 & Winter 27

145 for the year

<200 (for all three LD0 courses)

Corrin Whiteway

SGPO

- 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:

L

Leading Tutorials/Overseeing Laboratories/Field Trip Supervision

P

Preparation (Reading, Attending Lectures, Meeting with Instructor)

S

Student Consultation (Emails, Office Hours)

I

Invigilation

G

Grading (Marking, Entering Marks)

O

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 designated employment equity groups.

Required:

- 4 th year or higher IBH or BCom students
- Available to work both Fall & Winter terms

Skills & Competencies:





- 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.
- Able to provide effective and clear student feedback, offering positive reinforcement and suggestions for improvement in alignment with rubric guidance.

- Administrative & Organizational Skills

- Organized and punctual in managing attendance, grading, and reporting responsibilities.
- Manages and tracks alternative assignment offerings and replacement work for students with accommodations.
- Maintains accurate records of participation, submissions, and student engagement.
- Proactively communicates scheduling or student issues to the instructional team.
- Monitors and catalogues trends and common student challenges with assignment work; communicates findings regularly.

- Experience with education technology is an asset

- A2L, Top Hat, OSCARplus, Microsoft Office, etc.

Other Information***: *** 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.

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.

How To Apply

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IN MOSAIC. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A POSITION, PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO DEGROOTE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ONLINE APPLICATION LINK:

https://dsbta.business.mcmaster.ca/Application/

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks 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 indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Interview Experience

At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews.

If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to [email protected] or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.

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