COMS TA positions Winter 2027

McGill University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 5,100 - 5,300; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks graduate students in the Department of Art History and Communication Studies to serve as teaching assistants. Responsibilities include facilitating discussions, grading, and supporting students both in person and online via Zoom and MyCourses.

Roles cover listed COMS courses with required on-campus presence and potential remote tasks. Start Jan 5, 2027 and end May 7, 2027, with an application deadline of Nov 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Art History and Communication Studies at McGill.

Responsibilities

• Host and facilitate discussions on Zoom or in-person with small groups of students.
• Grade assignments and provide timely feedback.
• Attend lectures and read course materials, communicating with students via MyCourses.
• Coordinate submission of assignments and respond to student inquiries.

Skills

Discussion facilitation

Grading

Student communication

Zoom/online teaching

Time management

Education

Graduate student in Art History & Communication Studies

Tools

Zoom

McGill MyCourses

Job description

Positions only available to McGill Communication Studies graduate students.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment

Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person but they 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.

Hiring Unit: Department of Art History and Communication Studies

Position Summary

Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions on Zoom or in-person with small groups of students; grading of some assignments; attending lectures and reading course materials; communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Art History and Communication Studies at McGill.

Positions

• COMS 301 Core Concepts in Critical Theory.
• COMS 330 Media in Cultural Life.
• COMS 340 New Media.
• COMS 350 Sound Culture.

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Total Hours of Work per Term: 180

Position Start Date: January 5, 2027

Position End Date: May 7, 2027

Deadline to Apply: November 2, 2026

_ 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. _