Anthropology Teaching Assistants Fall 2025

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution of higher education is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for the Fall 2025 term in Anthropology. This role involves engaging with students through discussions, grading assignments, and facilitating learning in a collaborative environment. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program at the university, ensuring a rich academic background. Join a vibrant community committed to academic excellence and diversity, and contribute to shaping the educational experience of future leaders.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered in a McGill MA or PhD program.
• Previous study in the subject of the course is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussions and grade assignments for small student groups.
• Attend lectures and communicate with students regarding course materials.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Grading and Assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Anthropology

PhD in Anthropology

Tools

Zoom

MyCourses

Job description

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Anthropology Teaching Assistants Fall 2025

Apply locations Leacock Building posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 26, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id JR0000065164

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The Department of Anthropology is searching for eligible candidates as Teaching Assistants for the Fall 2025 term.

Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Fall 2025 term.

Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person.

Postings are considered tentative pending the final determination of course offerings and enrolments. Due to insufficient enrolment in courses, not all courses posted may require a TA.

Job Posting Title: Anthropology Teaching Assistants Fall 2025

Hiring Unit: Department of Anthropology

Position Summary:

Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions on Zoom with small groups of students; grading of exams and term papers; attending lectures and reading course materials; communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc.

Qualifications:

Positions are only available to McGill graduate students with appropriate academic backgrounds. Previous study in the subject of the course.

Positions Available:

202 Socio-Cultural Anthropology - Kohn (3.5 positions)

206 Environment and Culture - Vaccaro (2 positions)

213 Archaeology of Health and Disease - Bader (2 positions)

227 Medical Anthropology - Meyers (3 positions)

314 Psychological Anthropology 01 - Collu (1 position)

326 Anthropology of Latin America - TBA (1 position)

327 Anthropology of South Asia - TBA (1 position)

338 Indigenous Studies of Anthropology - Sabiston (2 positions)

352 History of Anthropological Theory - Lemons (0.5 position)

358 The Process of Anthropological Research - Manoukian (1 position)

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Total Hours of Work per Term: 90 or 180

Position Start Date: 27/08/2025

Position End Date: 02/01/2026

Deadline to Apply: 25/05/2025

HOW TO APPLY:

Internal Applicants:

• Internal applicants are McGill employees who currently hold an active contract at McGill University.
• Refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for Internal Candidates job aid for complete step-by-step instructions.

• I IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill's VPN before you log in to Workday (instructions on how to download VPN ).

External Applicants :

• External applicants are applicants who do not currently hold an active contract at McGill University. This also applies to applicants who held contracts in the past and do not currently hold an active contract.
• Refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for complete step-by-step instructions.
• IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill's VPN before you log in to Workday (instructions on how to download VPN ).

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 throughaccommodation policies and procedures . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail] .

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

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