COMS Teaching Assistants F2025

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

Job summary

McGill University is seeking Teaching Assistants for the Department of Art History and Communication Studies for the Fall 2025 term. Responsibilities include hosting discussions, grading assignments, and assisting students with course materials. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a graduate program with relevant backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program at McGill.
• Background in Art History and Communication Studies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating discussions on Zoom or in person.
• Grading assignments and communicating with students.

Education

Currently enrolled in a graduate program at McGill

Background in Art History and Communication Studies

Job description

COMS Teaching Assistants F2025

COMS Teaching Assistants F2025

Apply locations: Arts Building | Posted on: Yesterday | End Date: June 7, 2025 (15 days left to apply) | Job requisition ID: JR0000065849

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Please note that Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person, but they may also be required to perform tasks suited to a remote/online teaching environment using platforms such as 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 some assignments; attending lectures and reading course materials; communicating with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc.

Qualifications:

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

Positions:

• COMS 210 Introduction to Communication Studies – Prof TBA (3 positions)
• COMS 301 Core Concepts in Critical Theory – Prof Darin Barney
• COMS 310 Media and Feminist Studies – Prof Carrie Rentschler
• COMS 360 Environmental Communication – Prof TBA
• COMS 361 Selected Topics in Communication Studies 1 – Prof Sara Grimes
• BASC 201 Arts and Science Integrative Topics

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Total Hours of Work per Term: 180

Position Start Date: August 27, 2025

Position End Date: January 2, 2026

Deadline to Apply: June 6, 2025

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