TEACHING ASSISTANT (GROUP B) - ABLD 3BA3: Topics in Black, African and African Diaspora Studies Winter 2027

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

McMaster University invites applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant (Group B) for Winter 2027 in the Inspire Office of Flexible Learning. The role targets CUPE TAs, with hourly wages of $31.73 in the Central Campus, open to undergraduate students only.

Typical duties include leading tutorials, supervising labs, preparing materials, consulting with students, invigilation, and grading. Lectures are held in person; up to 260 hours TA experience may be preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with course content considered an asset.
• Open to undergraduate students only.
• Lectures are held in person.

Responsibilities

• Leading Tutorials/Overseeing Laboratories/Field Trip Supervision
• Preparation (Reading, Attending Lectures, Meeting with Instructor)
• Student Consultation (Emails, Office Hours)
• Invigilation
• Grading (Marking, Entering Marks)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Course content experience

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT (GROUP B) - ABLD 3BA3: Topics in Black, African and African Diaspora Studies Winter 2027

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job Type: Student

Employee Group: CUPE Teaching Assistants

Contract Duration: 3.1 Months

Employment Grade/Band: Classification B

Salary Grade/Band: $31.73 - $31.73 (hourly)

Location: Central Campus

Open Date: 2026/11/03

Close Date: 2026/11/16

Target Number of Openings: 1

Existing Vacancy: Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Department/School/Unit:

INSPIRE Office of Flexible Learning

Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3906 Unit #1

Wage Rate: $31.73 (Class B Undergraduate TAs Only)

Anticipated Duties:

• L: Leading Tutorials/Overseeing Laboratories/Field Trip Supervision
• P: Preparation (Reading, Attending Lectures, Meeting with Instructor)
• S: Student Consultation (Emails, Office Hours)
• I: Invigilation
• G: Grading (Marking, Entering Marks)
• O: Other duties as assigned:

Lecture/Laboratory/Tutorial Locations, Times and Days (if available):

Please review the Undergraduate Course Timetable prior to applying/indicating your preferences, as TAs may be required to attend some classes. The timetable can be found at http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/enrol/class-search/. Please note: “C” indicates core section, “L” indicates laboratory section, “T” indicates tutorial section, “D” indicates day and “E” indicates evening.

Skills, Qualifications, Abilities and Experience – Required & Preferred:

Experience with course content considered an asset.

Other Information:

Open to undergraduate students only. Class 'B' = students not holding an undergraduate degree. Students who will be approved to graduate during the term of appointment are considered ineligible.

Lectures are held in person

Departmental preferences such as special experience or competence required (e.g. registered in same program/Department, specific courses completed, grades in those courses), full-time or part-time student status, or restriction to applicants not holding an undergraduate degree.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Those who have not, at the time of application, been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) will be given priority consideration. Those who have already been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) at the time of application may nevertheless apply. Once the preference note above has been taken into account, applicants who have already been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) may be offered the position, but in order to accept such offer they must obtain and submit written approval to work such additional hours pursuant to section 2.4.3 of the SGS calendar in the case of graduate student applicants, and from the appropriate Department Chair in the case of undergraduate applicants.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

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