Law & Public Policy TA (MPP) — On-Campus, 12-Week

McGill University

Sherbrooke

On-site

CAD 48,000 - 62,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy invites applications for a teaching assistant for PPOL 604: Law and Public Policy. The TA will hold weekly office hours, assist with assignments, grade exam portions, and help develop exam questions while guiding discussions with MA/MPP students on policy topics.

The position runs Jan 25 to Mar 12, 2027, on campus, totaling 120 hours over twelve weeks, with an hourly salary of 38.46 CAD.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in law or BCL/JD from a Canadian university.
Academic background in Canadian Public Law is required.
Knowledge of human rights issues and global affairs in policymaking is required.
Preferred: courses in public international law and related disciplines including international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Desirable: familiarity with technology law and policy.
Teaching experience is desirable.
Prior coursework or knowledge in Law and Public Policy is desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

Hold weekly office hours to assist individuals and groups with assignments and provide feedback.
Facilitate discussions with master's students (MPP).
Grade assignments and designated portions of exams, and provide feedback.
Assist with development of examination questions.
Select case studies and develop accompanying analyses.
Respond to inquiries and communicate with students, administrators, and the course supervisor.
Perform other course-related duties as assigned on campus.