IGSF - Teaching Assistant Positions - Winter 2027

McGill University; Town of Hartland; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies seeks Teaching Assistants for Winter 2027 to support GSFS 200 and GSFS 306 on campus.

Four positions available, each totaling 90–180 hours over the term, with start January 5, 2027 and end May 7, 2027. Applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program for Winter 2027 and able to work on campus. Responsibilities include leading conference sections, grading, and office hours.

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 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.

Skills

Teaching skills

Strong academics

Education

Graduate or undergraduate study in subject matter

Strong overall academic performance

Suitable teaching skills

Job description

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Role Overview

The IGSF is searching for eligible candidates to act as Teaching Assistants in Winter 2027.

Applicants must be registered in a graduate program at McGill in the Winter 2027 term. Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person.

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;
• availabilityfor student consultation/office hours;
• attendancein class lectures (when required by instructor);
• gradingof papers, exams, and other course components;
• consultationwith course instructor;
• assistancein 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

Eligibility / Work Authorization

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.

Language Requirements

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.

Equity and Diversity Statement

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.

Research Diversity

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.

Leave Impact Statement

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.

Accommodation Policy

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].

Priority Applicants

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