TEACHING ASSISTANT (GROUP B) - ABLD/LATAM 3A03 Critical Contemporary Issues in Latin American and Latinx Studies Winter 2027...

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

Job summary

McMaster University is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Group B) for the ABLD/LATAM 3A03 course in Winter 2027. The position is open to undergraduate students only and pays $31.73 per hour (Class B – Undergraduate TAs).

Lectures are in-person on Central Campus, with backfilling as needed and a 3.1 month contract. Responsibilities include leading tutorials, supervising labs, preparing sessions, assisting with grading, and supporting students through office hours and emails.

Qualifications

• An academic background in Latin American/Latinx Studies, Black Latin American/Afro-Latinx Studies, Caribbean Studies, African Diaspora Studies, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of Latin American/Latinx cultures/communities and an interdisciplinary academic background considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.

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

Academic background in Latin American/

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT (GROUP B) - ABLD/LATAM 3A03 Critical Contemporary Issues in Latin American and Latinx Studies Winter 2027

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/11/03

Job Type

Student

Close Date

2026/11/16

Employee Group

CUPE Teaching Assistants

Favorite Job

Department

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Classification B

Salary Range

$31.73 - $31.73 (hourly)

Job Code

001185

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

3.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Teaching Assistant Job Posting

Department/School/Unit: INSPIRE Office of Flexible Learning Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3906 Unit #1

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

Date of Posting: See Mosaic Posting

Course #*

Course Title

# of TAs required

Term**

# of Hours

(if available)

Anticipated Duties

(see below)

ABLD/LATAM 3A03 Critical Contemporary Issues in Latin American and Latinx Studies 1 Winter 2027 65 60 Dr. Stacy Creech L, S, G, P, I,O

* Not all courses will be assigned teaching assistants as such decisions are subject to budgetary and enrolment considerations. Required courses with tutorial sections receive priority consideration.

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:

An academic background in Latin American/Latinx Studies, Black Latin American/Afro-Latinx Studies, Caribbean Studies, African Diaspora Studies, or related disciplines.

Knowledge of Latin American/Latinx cultures/communities and an interdisciplinary academic background considered a asset.

Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.

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.

Please note: 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.

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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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