Teaching Assistant Positions - Food Science - Winter 2027

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking graduate student Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2027 term. Applications are restricted to McGill graduate students registered for Winter 2027. The posting covers January 5–April 30, 2027, with 17 positions and a rate of $38.46 per hour.

Most work is on campus; remote work may occur if in-person activities are prohibited, and TA duties require full-term availability. Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in Canada and be willing to work in Quebec.

Qualifications

• Must be a McGill graduate student.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Job description

These postings are directed to graduate students who are registered at McGill University in the Winter 2027 semester. Applications from others will not be considered. Application period: October 19-November 2, 2026. This posting expires at midnight on November 2, 2026. Job start and end dates: January 5-April 30, 2027.

Estimated number of positions: 17. Total hours of work per term: Varies by course (45-90 hours). Rate/hour: $38.46.

You must be a McGill graduate student to be eligible to apply and must be eligible to work in Canada.

Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person. Should anything prohibit in-person teaching activities, courses will revert to remote teaching. In the event of such a change, Teaching Assistants will be advised as soon as possible. Teaching Assistants may be required to perform tasks suited to a remote/online teaching environment using a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx] and the McGill myCourses learning management system. Teaching Assistants must be available to work the entire contract period.

Hiring Unit

Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Course Title and Course Number

All available course TAships are listed in detail in the PDF document “Food Science Winter 2027 TA job list\" , available here AES TA POSTINGS.

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.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities. At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.