Teaching Assistant EDEC 249-003/004 DISE W27

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) invites applications for a Graduate Student Assistant to support the Global Education & Social Justice course (EDEC 249-003/004). The position runs December 21, 2026 to April 30, 2027, at 60 hours per term, with a salary of $38.46 per hour.

Responsibilities include marking, material prep, student support, and class attendance on Tue/Thu.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Graduate student at McGill University.
• Must be available to attend classes; English proficiency required.
• French, spoken and written, is an asset.
• Understanding of contemporary conversations around class, gender, race, sexuality and the intersections with education is required.

Responsibilities

• Marking and grading coursework.
• Prepare course materials.
• Assist students' learning.
• Lead discussions.
• Supervise projects.
• Provide feedback on presentations and coursework.
• Attend classes Tue/Thu 02:35 pm–03:55 pm.

Skills

Graduate student

Course content knowledge

English language

Equity & social justice awareness

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) Course Title: Global Education & Social Justice Course Code: EDEC 249 003/004 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 60

Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) Course Number and Title: EDEC 249-003/004. Global Education & Social Justice. Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 60 hours

Position Summary:

This requisition is for one position, in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. Effective dates of appointment are December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $38.46/hr

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Responsibilities may include:

• Marking and grading.
• Preparing course materials.
• Assisting students' learning.
• Leading discussing.
• Project supervision.
• Providing feedback to students on presentations and/or coursework.
• Attending classes (Tuesday & Thursday, 02:35 pm-03:55 pm).

Qualifications required:

• Must be enrolled as a Graduate student at McGill University.
• Knowledge of course content.
• Must be available to attend classes English, spoken and written.
• French, spoken and written, is an asset.
• An understanding of contemporary conversations around class, gender, race, sexuality and the intersections these socio-political paradigms have with education is required.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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.

Position Start Date: 2026-12-21

Position End Date: 2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02

Posting Period: October 19, 2026 - November 2, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 (11:59 PM)

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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