Teaching Assistant Positions

Winter 2026

Applications are now live. Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Winter 2026 term.

Full job posting can be found on Workday. Instructions to apply below. The deadline to submit applications is November 3, 2025. 

How to Apply:

If you have a current job at McGill, you can apply as an INTERNAL APPLICANT: login and apply through Workday, using your McGill username and password.

  • IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill's VPN before you login to Workday (instructions on how to download VPN). Once logged into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the Search bar. Then search for “Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2026”. Once you have found it, you can apply directly through your Workday account.

If you do not have a current job at McGill, you must apply as an EXTERNAL APPLICANT: navigate to the McGill Career website. First 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 “Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2026” in the Search bar and click Apply to begin the application process.

 


Important Note: International Students

International students must have a valid study permit, a Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) and a Canadian bank account to work as a teaching assistant (or other employment on campus).

You can apply online Online or present your Visa/Study Permit at your local Service Canada Centre after arrival in Canada (fastest processing), before starting work. For more information, see the International Student Services website.

The Centre nearest McGill’s downtown campus is:

Montreal Downtown/Southwest Montreal Service Canada Centre
Guy-Favreau Complex, Office 034
200 René-Lévesque Blvd West
Montreal, Quebec
Phone: 1-800-622-6232

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