Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2026 Supplemental Posting

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Alberta seeks Teaching Assistants for Winter 2026. Candidates must be registered in a McGill MA or PhD program. The role involves facilitating discussions on Zoom, grading exams, and attending lectures. Positions demand prior study in relevant subjects. The hourly salary is $37.34 for a total of 170 hours of work per term. Candidates will contribute to an inclusive academic community and are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program for Winter 2026.
• Previous study in the subject of the course is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Host discussions on Zoom with small student groups.
• Grade exams and term papers.
• Attend lectures and manage student communications.

Education

McGill MA or PhD graduate program

Job description

Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2026 Supplemental Posting

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.

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

ALL POSITIONS AT 170 HOURS

• SOCI 211 Sociological Inquiry - Mehri Ghazanjani (1 position)
• SOCI 309 Health and Illness – Trent Lebans (1 positions)
• SOCI 330 Sociological Theory – Milos Brocic (1 positions)

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Total Hours of Work per Term: 170

Position Start Date: 2026/01/02

Position End Date: 2026/05/09

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.

• IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill's VPN before you login to Workday (instructions on how to download VPN). Once logged into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the Search bar. Then search for “Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2026 Supplemental Posting”. 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.

• IMPORTANT: To create your account, make sure to use a personal email address (and NOT an @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email address).

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 with 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.