Teaching Assistant Positions - Institute of Parasitology - Winter 2027

McGill University; Quebec; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2027 term. Positions are unionized contractual appointments with 50–100 hours per term. TAs assist Course Supervisors in classroom settings and may be involved in grading under supervision.

Candidates must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program and hold an undergraduate degree. All work is on-campus in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, with potential remote teaching only if courses migrate.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree and be registered in a graduate program at McGill University in the winter 2027 term.
• On-campus posting; on-site work in Quebec; training and supervision by course instructor.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Course Supervisor in a classroom environment; duties vary by course.
• Support grading practices and contribute to course objectives as directed by the supervisor.
• Engage with students and participate in course delivery as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate student at McGill University

Tools

Zoom

WebEx

McGill myCourses

Job description

**Teaching Assistant positions**Institute of ParasitologyMacdonald Campus; McGill UniversityWinter 2027 term T**hese postings are directed to graduate students who will be registered at McGill University in the winter 2027 semester. Applications from others will not be considered.** **Hiring Unit:**Institute of Parasitology **Course Title and Course Number:**A detailed list is available here: FAES TA POSTINGS WINTER 2027 **Estimated Number of Positions:**6 **Total Hours of Work per Term:**Varies by course; 50-100 hours **Position Summary:** A unionized contractual appointment. A Teaching Assistant is employed to assist the Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant in a classroom environment. A Teaching Assistant works under the guidance and supervision of the Course Supervisor who is responsible for setting the course objectives, content and method of instruction as well as final grades and grading practices of the course. Duties vary by course. **Qualifications:** Varies by course.Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree and be registered in a graduate program at McGill University in the winter 2027 term. Your duties shall be outlined in the Workload form, to be completed by the course instructor and signed by both parties. **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.** Please note that Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person. Should anything prohibit in-person teaching activities, courses will migrate 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. When applying for the positions below, please first consult the up-to-date Winter 2027 McGill class schedule on Minerva to avoid any conflicts. This position is located in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec and you are expected to perform the work for this position in Quebec. **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.** **Application Deadline:**November 2, 2026 (11:59 p.m.) *Note: This posting will expire at 00:00 a.m. on November 3rd. You have until 11:59 p.m. on November 2nd to submit your application.* ***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.***