Workshop Facilitator (PALs Peer Leader) at McGill… · Montreal

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Hiring Unit:

Student Accessibility & Achievement provides support services and reasonable accommodations to McGill students of all levels of study with documented disabilities of either a permanent, temporary, or episodic nature. ​They foster an accessible and inclusive university experience for McGill’s diverse student population in collaboration with other Student Services and the wider McGill community through resources and services.

Position Summary:

Student Accessibility and Achievement is looking to hire a McGill student to lead a group tutoring session for the following courses:

MacDonald Campus:

• AEMA 102 - Calculus 2
• AEPH 114 - Introductory Physics 2
• FDSC 230 - Organic Chemistry
• LSCI 230 - Intro to Microbiology

Downtown Campus:

• ECON 208 - Microeconomics
• ECON 310 - Intro to Behavioural Economics
• LING 201 - Intro to Linguistics
• PHGY 210 - Mammalian Physiology 2
• MATH 141 - Calculus 2
• MATH 236 Algebra 2
• MGCR 236 - Managerial Economics
• MGCR 271 - Business Statistics

As a PALs Peer Leader, you will be responsible for facilitating a weekly peer-assisted learning session that gives participants an opportunity to review learned material, ask questions, engage in group activities and review difficult concepts. Under the supervision of the Learner Support Specialist, you will teach study skills and strategies tailored to the course needs. You will get the opportunity to engage participants in self-reflective learning and academic-centered habits of mind that will encourage students to become more independent and confident in their academic abilities, all while applying evidence-based practices to facilitate and support student learning. You will be responsible for preparing small-group activities, facilitating a group of up to 15 students, reporting on sessions and attending 4 training sessions/meetings with your supervisor throughout the term to discuss next steps and support material for the program.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Required:

• Good communication skills
• Presentation and teaching skills
• Active listener
• Effective presenter
• Adaptable
• Knowledgeable in course subject area
• Inclusive
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 (Advanced) on a scale of 0-4

Qualifications:

• Current McGill student
• Successfully completed AEMA 102, AEPH 114, FDSC 230, LSCI 230, ECON, ECON 310, LING 201, PHGY 210, MATH 141, MATH 236, MGCR 236, MGCR 271 with an A- or higher
• Overall CGPA of at least 3.2
• Experience supporting peers through tutoring, mentoring, peer study groups or TAship.

In this role, students can expect to develop:

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to cultivate facilitation skills, collaborate in a group setting within the subject area, and engage as a leader and mentor.

Important Note

By submitting an application, you are authorizing McGill Student Accessibility and Achievement, part of Student Services, to view your academic record for the sole purpose of reviewing your grades and GPA in order to validate your eligibility to tutor. As well, you are agreeing to respect the Charter of Students' Rights and the Code of Student Conduct in all activities as a tutor.

Hourly Rate:

• $28/hour (Undergraduate student)
• $33/hour (Graduate student)

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Expected Start Date: January 5, 2025

**OPEN TO MCGILL STUDENTS ONLY**

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.