Job Description

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Hiring Unit:

School of Religious Studies

Course Title and Course Number/ Estimated Number of Positions/ Total Hours of Work per Term per TA
RELG 202 Religion of Ancient Israel / 2 / 120
RELG 203 Bible and Western Culture /1 /120
RELG 204 Judaism, Christianity &Islam / 4 / 120
RELG 207 Intro to Study of Religions / 3 / 120
RELG 222 World Christianity / 1 /120
RELG 253 Religions of East Asia / 1 / 120
RELG 254 Introduction to Yoga Traditions / 2 / 120
RELG 270 Religious Ethics & the Environment / 2 / 150
RELG 271 Religion and Sexuality / 3 / 120
RELG 309 World Religions and Cultures They Create /1 /120
RELG 375 Religion, Politics and Society / 2 / 120

How to Apply:

The various sections of the TA application form that candidates are required to complete -- including relevant education, teaching experience, and their top three course preferences -- are embedded within the Workday application. Please ensure that each section is completed thoroughly.

Qualifications:

Must be graduate student at McGill with academic background in religious studies preferably graduate level

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