ARTH TA positions Winter 2027

McGill University; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks Teaching Assistants in the Department of Art History and Communication Studies. TAs will work on campus in person, with potential remote components via Zoom, WebEx, and McGill's myCourses platform.

Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions, grading assignments, attending lectures, and communicating with students about MyCourses and submissions. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program in Art History and Communication Studies at McGill.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Art History and Communication Studies at McGill.
• Experience delivering seminars or discussions is desirable.
• Knowledge of university teaching practices and online platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Host and facilitate Zoom or in-person discussions with small student groups.
• Grade some assignments.
• Attend lectures and read course materials.
• Communicate with students regarding MyCourses and submission of assignments.

Skills

Discussion facilitation

Grading

Student communication

Zoom

Education

Graduate program in Art History and Communication Studies at McGill

Tools

Zoom

WebEx

MyCourses

Job description

Please note that Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person but they may be required to perform tasks suited to a remote/online teaching environment using a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx] and the McGill myCourses learning management system. Hiring Unit: Department of Art History and Communication Studies Position Summary: Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions on Zoom or in-person with small groups of students; grading of some assignments; attending lectures and reading course materials; communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Art History and Communication Studies at McGill.

• ARTH 202 Introduction to Contemporary Art
• ARTH 204 Introduction to Medieval Art and Architecture
• ARTH 209 Introduction to Ancient Art and Architecture
• ARTH 321 Visual Culture of the Dutch Republic
• ARTH 354 Selected Topics Art History 2
• ARTH 357 Early Chinese Art

Hourly Salary: $38.46 Total Hours of Work per Term: 180 Position Start Date: January 5, 2027 Position End Date: May 7, 2027 Deadline to Apply: November 2, 2026

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, [e-mail]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.