Political Science Teaching Assistants - Winter 2026

McGill University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious Canadian university seeks Teaching Assistants for Political Science courses. Responsibilities include hosting discussions, grading assignments, and communicating with students. Ideal candidates are McGill graduate students with relevant academic backgrounds. Positions vary between 90 to 180 hours. Competitive hourly salary of $37.34.

Qualifications

• Must hold a McGill graduate student status.
• Previous study in the subject of the course required.

Responsibilities

• Host and facilitate discussions with students.
• Grade assignments and manage communications with students.
• Attend lectures and read course materials.

Skills

R

LaTeX

Calculus

Linear Algebra

Linear Regression

Logistic Regression

Rmarkdown

Education

McGill graduate student

Job description

The Department of Political Science at McGill University is seeking Teaching Assistants for various courses.

Responsibilities:

• Hosting and facilitating discussions with small groups of students
• Grading of some assignments
• Attending lectures and reading course materials
• Communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc.

Qualifications:

• McGill graduate student with appropriate academic background
• Previous study in the subject of the course

Additional Qualifications for specific courses:

POLI 311 and POLI 312: Knowledge of R, LaTeX, calculus, linear algebra, linear and logistic regression, Rmarkdown

POLI 666: Must have taken POLI 618 and POLI 666 or equivalent

Available Positions:

• POLI 222: 2 positions of 180 hours
• POLI 227: 6 positions of 180 hours
• POLI 231: 2 positions of 180 hours
• POLI 243: 4 positions of 180 hours
• POLI 311: 2 positions of 180 hours
• POLI 312: 1 position of 90 hours
• POLI 317: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 319: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 321: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 329: 1 position of 180 hours, 1 position of 90 hours
• POLI 331: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 342: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 345: 2 positions of 180 hours
• POLI 347: 2 positions of 180 hours
• POLI 352: 2 positions of 180 hours
• POLI 358: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 362: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 369: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 379: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 381: 1 position of 90 hours
• POLI 410: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 427: 1 position of 90 hours
• POLI 431: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 441: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 442: 1 position of 180 hours, 1 position of 90 hours
• POLI 448: 1 position of 180 hours
• POLI 666: 1 position of 90 hours

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Total Hours of Work per Term: 180 or 90

Position Start Date: 2 January 2026

Position End Date: 9 May 2026

Deadline to Apply: 10 October 2025

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.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify.

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.