Jewish Studies 334 Teaching Assistant Winter 2027

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

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in the Winter 2027 term for JWST 334 001—Jews and Muslims: A Modern History. 100 hours total, on-campus duties, and student support via myCourses.

Eligibility is limited to McGill MA or PhD graduate students for Winter 2027, with prior coursework in the subject. Start 2027/01/05, end 2027/05/07; apply by 2026/11/08. Remote not indicated, on-campus tasks required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Hosting and facilitating discussions on Zoom with small groups of students.
• Grading exams and term papers.
• Attending lectures and reading course materials.
• Communicating with students regarding myCourses.
• Submitting assignments, etc.

Skills

McGill graduate student

Course background

Job description

Hiring Unit: Jewish Studies

Course Title: Jews and Muslims: A Modern History.

Course Code: JWST 334 001

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term: 100

The Department of Jewish Studies is searching for eligible candidates as a Teaching Assistant for the Winter 2027 term.

Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Winter 2027 term.

Verify Minerva that any TA positions you plan to apply for in Winter 2027 don’t conflict with your own courses.

Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person and attend all the lectures.

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.

Position Summary

• Hosting and facilitating discussions on Zoom with small groups of students;
• Grading exams and term papers;
• Attending lectures and reading course materials;
• Communicating with students regarding myCourses;
• Submitting assignments, etc.

Qualifications

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

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2027/01/05

Position End Date: 2027/05/07

Deadline to Apply: 2026/11/08

Legend: JWST = Jewish Studies

Positions available at 100 hours: JWST 334 Jews and Muslims: A Modern History, Christopher Silver (1 position)

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