INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (III)

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON

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Job details

Temporary
14 hours ago

Skills

Master's degree

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Job ID

77144

Job Title

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (III)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

2026/07/06

Job Type

Short Term Employee

Close Date

2026/07/19

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Rehab Sciences

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 9

Salary Range

$34.99 - $49.20 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0004

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

10.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

Hours per Week

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday - Friday

Part-time, 15 hours per week

Education Level

Master's degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level

Requires 3 years of relevant experience

Hourly Rate

Grade 9: $34.99 - $49.20 per hour

Location

McMaster University Main Campus

Employee Group

UNIFOR Local 5555, Unit 1 Bargaining Unit

Job Type

Short term, less than 12 months

Anticipated Start Date

September 1, 2026

Job Description

Instructional Assistant (III) - JD0004

McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences | School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Ranked as one of the world’s Top 100 universities, McMaster University is devoted to the cultivation of human potential, realized through our innovative educational programs, cutting-edge research, and the diverse students, faculty, staff and alumni who make up the McMaster family. Dedicated to creating a Brighter World, we recognize that our people are our most valuable resource. Those who join McMaster will find a community of talented individuals who are inspired by the university's commitment to embodying the values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork.

McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), is a leader in health research and innovation, providing a dynamic and collaborative environment for researchers and professionals. The largest Faculty within McMaster, FHS has an unwavering commitment to collaboration, strategic partnerships, accountability, innovation, excellence, integrity and optimism. Our pioneering approaches to education and our reputation for world-class research has consistently placed McMaster University among the Top 40 universities in the world for health and medicine. FHS enjoys close relationships with its academic hospital partners, as well as strong collaborations with researchers in Canada and around the world.

About the Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities Program

The Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities (IRH) program is a BHSc (Hons) program where students are provided with unique and leading-edge learning opportunities that focus on the ‘art and science’ of health and well-being. By drawing on the combined strengths of McMaster’s leading-edge faculties of Humanities and Health Sciences, students take courses that provide the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to address the complex nature of health and well-being. Through cross-faculty experiential learning, coursework and other co-curricular activities, students learn about restoring, maintaining and improving health through rehabilitation using creative approaches grounded in the humanities.

Job Summary

The Instructional Assistant III is responsible for providing pedagogical and technical support to instructors, teaching assistants and students. Designs and modifies large and small group tutorial sessions, and lesson plans in accordance with the curriculum priorities of the instructor within an academic unit, department, or faculty. Forecasts operating budgets for courses. Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to nine (9) Teaching Assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, adapt, and modify large and small group tutorial sessions.
Modify and adapt test procedures and equipment to meet specialized requirements.
Forecast budgets and proposed expenditures for new program proposals, and for courses.
Write and design lesson plans in accordance to the curriculum priorities of the instructor.
Provide formal supervision to Teaching Assistants (TAs) and other part-time staff.
Communicate curriculum to TAs that is to be covered in tutorial sessions.
Review current educational research literature to ensure curriculum follows best practices in teaching, education and learning.
Organize and coordinate teaching of courses and tutorial classes accordingly.
Introduce and demonstrate tutorial sessions to students.
Tutor students in programs and assist students with learning.
Train others on proper on running efficient and effective tutorial sessions.
Compose test questions and assignments, and prepare solution sheets for review by others.
Assist staff with the preparation and set up of courses and tutorial sessions.
Organize and monitor on-line learning environment for courses in an academic unit, department, or faculty by ensuring that the appropriate course content information is made available to students.
Write a variety of documents such as procedure manuals, correspondence, and reports.
Prepare a variety of lecture materials including presentation slides and handouts.
Provide guidance, advice, and solutions to TAs when resolving student inquiries.
Provide Tas with appropriate teaching material as specified by the instructor.
Ensure accurate grading of assignments is completed by Tas and report discrepancies to the instructor.
Correspond and meet with students to address concerns related to the course including, but not limited to, the resolution of contested grades.
Liaise with instructors, TAs, and students to ensure information within the academic unit is understood by all parties.
Exchange technical and scientific information amongst colleagues.
Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of equipment and instruments.
Assign tutorials to TAs and arrange TA office hours.
Section classes at the beginning of the year, dealing with all scheduling changes, room reservations, and scheduling conflicts.
Collect, track, and safeguard student marks and tests.
Calculate student marks and submit final grades to appropriate areas.
Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.

Supervision

Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at one time.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant field of study.
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Assets

Health Professional designation in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology considered an asset.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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+.

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

Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 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.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

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