Teaching Assistant - RUSS 223 - Fall 2026
About the role
Please refer to the **How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)**job aid for instructions on how to apply.
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Hiring Unit:
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Course Title:
Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1
Course Code:
RUSS 223 001
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
180
TA positions only available to McGill University registered graduate students.
You must be a student registered at McGill University in an MA or PhD degree program in the Fall 2026 term.
Hiring Unit**:**
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Course Title and Course Number:
RUSS 223 001 Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1
Estimated Number of Positions:
1 position
Total Hours of Work per Term:
180 hours
-
Hours are dependent on course enrollment.
Position Summary: Reading and responding to students' written work, grading, holding office hours and managing MyCourses page. Other activities related to the course.
Qualifications: Registered graduate student in Russian & Slavic Studies in good standing. Good knowledge of Russian literature 1800-1860. Experience working with computers, internet, and scanners. Must be comfortable in dealing with students as individuals or in a group. Excellent organization and communication skills. Fluency in English.
Required documentation:
Please include a CV and Cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.
Hourly Salary: $38.46 (effective August 2026)
Position Start Date: August 31, 2026
Position End Date: January 5, 2027
Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026
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:
2026-05-08
Position End Date:
2027-01-05
Deadline to Apply:
2026-05-31
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@mcgill.ca***.***
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About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
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McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
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Teaching Assistant - RUSS 223 - Fall 2026
About the role
Please refer to the **How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)**job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Hiring Unit:
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Course Title:
Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1
Course Code:
RUSS 223 001
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
180
TA positions only available to McGill University registered graduate students.
You must be a student registered at McGill University in an MA or PhD degree program in the Fall 2026 term.
Hiring Unit**:**
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Course Title and Course Number:
RUSS 223 001 Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1
Estimated Number of Positions:
1 position
Total Hours of Work per Term:
180 hours
-
Hours are dependent on course enrollment.
Position Summary: Reading and responding to students' written work, grading, holding office hours and managing MyCourses page. Other activities related to the course.
Qualifications: Registered graduate student in Russian & Slavic Studies in good standing. Good knowledge of Russian literature 1800-1860. Experience working with computers, internet, and scanners. Must be comfortable in dealing with students as individuals or in a group. Excellent organization and communication skills. Fluency in English.
Required documentation:
Please include a CV and Cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.
Hourly Salary: $38.46 (effective August 2026)
Position Start Date: August 31, 2026
Position End Date: January 5, 2027
Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026
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:
2026-05-08
Position End Date:
2027-01-05
Deadline to Apply:
2026-05-31
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@mcgill.ca***.***
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About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.