Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2026

McGill University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university is seeking Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2026 term in the Sociology Department. Candidates must be current graduate students at McGill and will be responsible for facilitating discussions, grading assignments, and attending lectures. The roles require in-person presence on campus. Interested applicants should apply through the university's Career site.

Qualifications

• Must be a McGill graduate student with an appropriate academic background.
• Previous study in the subject of the course is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussions on Zoom with small groups of students.
• Grade exams and term papers.
• Attend lectures and read course materials.
• Communicate with students regarding submissions.

Education

Registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program

Job description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.

If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).

The Department of Sociology is searching for eligible candidates as Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2026 term.

Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Winter 2026 term.

• Verify Minerva that any TA positions you plan to register for in Winter 2026 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.

Job Posting Title: Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2026

Hiring Unit: Department of Sociology

Position Summary

Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions on Zoom with small groups of students; grading of exams and term papers; attending lectures and reading course materials; communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc.

Qualifications

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

Positions Available

• SOCI 210 Sociological Perspectives (Ina Filkobski) (3 positions)
• SOCI 211 Sociological Inquiry - TBA (2 positions)
• SOCI 230 Sociology of Ethnic Relations (Jennifer Elrick) (1 position)
• SOCI 234 Population and Society – Sarah Brauner-Otto (2 positions)
• SOCI 235 Technology and Society – TBA (2 positions)
• SOCI 245 The Sociology of Emotions (Matthew Lange) (2 positions)
• SOCI 254 Development and Underdevelopment (Isabel Pike) (3 positions)
• SOCI 270 Sociology of Gender – TBA (2 positions)
• SOCI 305 Socialization – TBA (1 position)
• SOCI 307 Globalization – Ina Filkobski (1 position)
• SOCI 309 Health and Illness – Amélie Quesnel-Vallée (2 positions)
• SOCI 312 Sociology of Work and Industry – Barry Eidlin (1 position)
• SOCI 330 Sociological Theory – Milos Brocic (2 positions)
• SOCI 388 Crime – TBA (1 position)

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Total Hours of Work per Term: 170

Position Start Date: 20/10/2025

Position End Date: 03/11/2025

Deadline to Apply: 09/05/2026

HOW TO APPLY

If you have a current job at McGill, you can apply as an INTERNAL APPLICANT: login and apply through Workday, using your McGill username and password.

1. IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill's VPN before you login to Workday. Once logged into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the Search bar. Then search for “Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2026”. Once you have found it, you can apply directly through your Workday account.

If you do not have a current job at McGill, you must apply as an EXTERNAL APPLICANT: navigate to the McGill Career website. First sign in to your candidate account or create one, as applicable.

2. IMPORTANT: To create your account, make sure to use a personal email address (and NOT an @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email address). Search for “Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2026” in the Search bar and click Apply to begin the application process.

EEO & 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.

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.