Job Description

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TA positions only available to McGill registered graduate students
You must be a student registered at McGill University in an MA or PhD degree program in the Winter 2026 term.
Hiring Unit:
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Course Title and Course Number:

HISP 470 - Cultural Narratives of the Environment(Field course offered in collaboration with the Panama Field Studies Semester)



Estimated Number of Positions:

1 position



Total Hours of Work per Term:

180 hourshours are dependent on course enrolment

:
Assist in teaching an intensive field course on the cultures of waste and the environment in Panama. Tasks include logistical travel planning, assisting students through group projects related to cultural production, and assessing student work. Must speak Spanish fluently. Must be available full-time in Panama January 18th-30th. A return flight to Panama will be provided if needed. Tasks related to course preparation must be completed prior to travel.

Qualifications:
Registered graduate student at McGill; fluency in Spanish and English required; strong organizational and communication skills; background in cutural studies, and environmental studies an asset.
Required documentation:
Please include a CV and Cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.
Hourly Salary: $37.34
Position Start Date: Jan 2, 2026

Position End Date: May 9, 2026

Deadline to Apply: November 3, 2025
International students must have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.
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:
2025-10-15
Position End Date:
2026-05-09
Deadline to Apply:
2025-11-03McGill 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.