IGSF - Teaching Assistant Positions - Winter 2027

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Canada invites applications for multiple teaching positions in the Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies. Responsibilities include teaching GSFS 200 and GSFS 306, conducting student office hours, grading assessments, and preparing course materials for the term.

Successful candidates will have relevant subject-matter study, a track record of strong academic performance, and effective teaching abilities, with English communication required.

Qualifications

• Prior graduate or undergraduate study in subject matter of course.
• Strong overall academic performance.
• Suitable teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruction in conference sections.
• Availability for student consultations and office hours.
• Attend lectures when required by instructor.
• Grade papers, exams, and other assessments.
• Consult with the course instructor.
• Assist in preparing course materials.

Skills

Teaching skills

Student mentoring

Education

Familiarity with course subject matter

Job description

Hiring Unit: Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies

Course Title and Course Number: GSFS 200 Feminist and Social Justice Studies GSFS 306 Queer Theory

Estimated Number of Positions: Four

Total Hours of Work per Term: 90-180 hours per position

Position Summary

• Instruction in conference sections;
• availability for student consultation/office hours;
• attendance in class lectures (when required by instructor);
• grading of papers, exams, and other course components;
• consultation with course instructor;
• assistance in the preparation of course materials.

Qualifications

• Prior graduate or undergraduate study in subject matter of course;
• Strong overall academic performance;
• Suitable teaching skills.

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: January 5, 2027

Position End Date: May 7, 2027

Deadline to Apply: November 1, 2026

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

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.

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