Job Description

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Hiring Unit:

McGill Institute for the Study of Canada



Course Title and Course Number:CANS 306 - Topics in Indigenous Public Affairs

Estimated Number of Positions:

1 Teaching Assistant

Total Hours of Work per Term:

180 hours
Position Summary:
This requisition is for one position at the McGill Institute for the Study of CanadaCourse dates are January 5, 2026, to April 14, 2026. Effective dates of appointment are January 2, 2026, to May 9, 2026


Responsibilities may include:
The Teaching Assistant will be required to occasionally attend lectures; share in grading papers and exams; as well as holding weekly office hours to advise students on course-related matters.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have a strong academic record and be involved with research with an Indigenous focus. Applicants with previous TA experience in courses with an Indigenous focus, a familiarity with Indigenous Studies/ post-colonial scholarship, and community engagement are encouraged to apply.

Posting Timeline (14 days): October 20 - November 2, 2025
Application Deadline: November 2, 2025 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.



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.
Hourly Salary:
$37.34
Position Start Date:
2025-10-20
Position End Date:
2026-05-09
Deadline to Apply:
2025-11-02McGill 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@mcgill.ca.