Teaching Assistant EAST 211 - Winter 2027

McGill University; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking two teaching assistant positions for EAST 211: Introduction: East Asian Culture: China. The role involves reading course materials, attending lectures, and leading discussion groups.

Responsibilities include grading exams and essays, plus occasional meetings with the Professor to discuss grading and course content. Applicants must be registered graduate students (MA or PhD) at McGill, with a BA/Honors in Chinese Studies or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) at McGill University.
• Must hold a B.A./B.A. Honors in Chinese Studies or Equivalent.
• International students must have a valid study permit, SIN, and Canadian bank account.

Responsibilities

• Reading course materials and attending lectures, holding conferences (discussion groups based on lectures and readings).
• Grading exams and essays.
• Miscellaneous tasks such as photocopying, occasional meetings with the Professor to discuss course content and issues focused on grading exams.

Job description

Hiring and Course Details

Hiring Unit: Department of East Asian Studies Course Title: Introduction: East Asian Culture: China Course Code: EAST 211 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 165 TA positions only available to McGill University registered graduate students You must be a student registered at McGill University in an MA or PhD degree program in the Winter 2027 term.

Hiring Unit: Department of East Asian Studies Course Title and Course Number: EAST 211 Introduction: East Asian Culture: China Estimated Number of Positions: 2 positions Total Hours of Work per Term: 165 hours per TA position * Hours are dependent on course enrollment.

Position Summary

Reading course materials and attending lectures, holding conferences (discussion groups based on lectures and readings). Grading exams and essays. Miscellaneous tasks such as photocopying, occasional meetings with the Professor to discuss course content and issues focused on grading exams, etc.

Qualifications

Registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) at McGill University. Must hold a B.A./B.A. Honors in Chinese Studies or Equivalent. Hourly salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: January 5, 2027 Position End Date: May 7, 2027 Deadline to Apply: October 29, 2026 International students must have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.

Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2026-10-09 Position End Date: 2027-05-07 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-29

Employment Equity and Diversity

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About McGill University

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