An Academic Casual is a part–time, short-term temporary position in support of the development and delivery of teaching programs in the units to which a person is appointed. These may include but not limited to:
- Grade review;
- Development and review of academic programs;
- Exams and evaluation of placement tests and equivalencies;
- Pedagogical assistance.
An academic casual shall not be someone whose functions are covered under an existing collective agreement. An academic casual position may not be used for non-postsecondary teaching programs and activities (e.g. day camp counselors, music programs for youths, etc.).
Academic Casuals Job Profile Names
| Job Profile Name |
|---|
| Academic Journal Editor |
| Accreditation Reviewer (internal) |
| Clinical Trials Contract |
| Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) Lead |
| Conversation Lab Facilitator |
| Conversation Partner |
| Course Assistant (non-McGill Student) |
| Course Consultant |
| Course Leader |
| Course/Program Developer (Curriculum) |
| Demonstrator (Lab) (non-McGill Student) |
| Examiner (Audition Panelist) |
| Examiner (Entrance exams) |
| Field Supervisor |
| Grader |
| Guest Lecturer (External to McGill) |
| Guest Lecturer (Internal to McGill) |
| Indigenous Elder |
| LFME Preceptor (Faculty of Medicine) |
| Marker |
| Mentor |
| Music Accompanist |
| Note-Taker |
| Osler Fellow |
| Preceptor |
| Reviewer (External to McGill) |
| UGME Small Group Activities |
| Tutor (Academic) |
| Tutor (Clinical) |
Email academic.personnel [at] mcgill.ca with "Academic Casual" in the subject line for assistance in determining the appropriate job profile name.
