Teaching Assistant EAST 212 - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal seeks graduate students for TA positions in the Department of East Asian Studies. The course EAST 212 Introduction: East Asian Culture: Japan is offered with two TA openings and requires 165 total hours per term.

Responsibilities include readings, lectures attendance, conferences, grading exams and essays, and related tasks. Applicants must be registered MA/PhD students at McGill, with a BA/Honours in Chinese Studies or equivalent, knowledge of Japanese culture, and

Qualifications

• Registered graduate student (MA or PhD) at McGill University.
• Must hold a B.A./B.A. Honours in Chinese Studies or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Japanese Culture.
• French language an asset and Japanese language desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Japanese culture

Japanese language

French language

English communication

Education

B.A./B.A. Honours in Chinese Studies or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of East Asian Studies

Course Title: Introduction: East Asian Culture: Japan

Course Code: EAST 212 001

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 Ph.D. degree program in the Winter 2027 term.

Hiring Unit: Department of East Asian Studies

Course Title and Course Number: EAST 212 Introduction: East Asian Culture: Japan

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 and other related tasks.

Qualifications

• Registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) at McGill University.
• Must hold a B.A./B.A. Honours in Chinese Studies or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Japanese Culture.
• French language an asset and Japanese language desirable.

Hourly salary: $38.46

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: January 5, 2027 Position End Date: May 7, 2027

Position Start Date: 2026-10-09 Position End Date: 2027-05-07

Application deadline: October 29, 2026

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-29

International students must have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.

McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

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].

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