Teaching Assistant Positions
Fall 2026
Application deadline: May 31, 2026
Applicants must be registered students in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Fall 2026 term.
EAST 216 001 Introduction to Global Asia – 2 TA positions at 150 hours/each – Instructor: Professor Guojun Wang
*Hours are dependent on course enrolment
Position Summary:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, hosting and facilitating discussions in-person and/or on Zoom with small groups of students; grading of assignments; attending lectures and reading course materials; communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, other tasks associated with the position/course, etc.
Qualifications:
Registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) at McGill University. Must hold a B.A./B.A. Honours in Chinese Studies or equivalent.
Hourly rate: $38.46 (effective August 2026)
Position Start Date: August 31, 2026
Position End Date: January 5, 2027
*International students must have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.
How to Apply:
If you are an EXTERNAL APPLICANT (a former McGill employee or have never been employed at McGill), navigate to the McGill Career website. Sign in to your candidate account or create one, as applicable. IMPORTANT: To create your account, make sure to use a personal email address (and NOT an @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email address). Search for the course you want to apply for in the Search bar and click Apply to begin the application process.
If you are an INTERNAL APPLICANT (active McGill employee, i.e. current TA or RA), login and apply through Workday, using your McGill username and password. IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill’s VPN before logging into Workday.
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 hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-3711.
Teaching Assistant Forms
If you are accepted for a TA position, you must complete the following forms:
TA Workload Form (To be completed with the Course Instructor by the end of the add/drop period)