TAs are assigned based on the following sequence of prioritization:
- TA buyouts by supervisor: Graduate students who have been bought out by their supervisor are removed from the list of individuals eligible to TA.
- Specific TA requests by supervisor: If an agreement has been reached by both the potential TA and instructor for the TA to perform a specific assignment, this is assigned.
- Specific course request by TA: An eligible TA is matched with a potential assignment based on their specified preferred courses.
- If no match has been made at this point, the potential TAs background is examined for good matches.
- Marking TA positions are assigned to all individuals still requiring assignment at this point in time.
Learning and Improving Teaching Skills
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MacPherson Institute Visit their website
A “wide variety of programs, workshops, services and supports to all members of the McMaster community to cultivate an environment where learning deeply matters, and teaching is valued and recognized. Through these activities, educators have the opportunity to build teaching skills, develop and redesign courses, gain knowledge of educational technology tools and much more.” – MacPherson Institute
Professional development for teaching Learn More
Certificate courses, workshops, retreats and seminars to enhance teaching and learning skills and experiences.
Teaching Remotely
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Faculty of Health Sciences online teaching tips sheet Learn More (.docx)
Recommendations for instructors based on McMaster University’s 2020 Fall Experience Survey, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Data.
Other resources for teaching remotely Learn More
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Mandatory Training
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Mandatory TA/RA in Lieu Training Learn More
One-time 5-hour paid mandatory training