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- Employment type
- Temporary
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Master’s degree
- Apply by
- Nov 3, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Teaching assistants are responsible for hosting and facilitating small group discussions and grading student assignments. They must also attend lectures, read course materials, and communicate with students regarding course management systems.
Job details
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). These Teaching Assistant positions are only available to McGill graduate students. You must be a student registered at McGill in an MA or PhD degree program in the Winter 2027 term. Hiring Unit: Department of Philosophy Position Summary: Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions with small groups of students; grading of some assignments; attending lectures and reading course materials; communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc. Qualifications: Positions only available to McGill graduate student with appropriate academic background. Previous study in the subject of the course. Positions: PHIL203 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Ethics– Prof. Maclure, 3 positions of 180 hours PHIL 237 Contemporary Moral Issues – Prof. Leary, 4 positions of 180 hours PHIL 240 Political Philosophy 1 – Prof. Sharp, 1 position of 180 hours and 1 position of 90 hours PHIL 334 Ethical Theory – Prof. Howard, 1 position of 180 hours Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: January 5, 2027 Position End Date: May 7, 2027 Deadline to Apply: November 1, 2026 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.
What you’ll do
Teaching assistants are responsible for hosting and facilitating small group discussions and grading student assignments. They must also attend lectures, read course materials, and communicate with students regarding course management systems.
Requirements
Applicants must be McGill graduate students currently registered in an MA or PhD program for the Winter 2027 term. Candidates are required to have an appropriate academic background and previous study in the subject of the course.
Listed skills
- Facilitation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Teaching
- Facilitation
- Grading
- Academic communication
- Philosophy
- Artificial intelligence ethics
- Moral issues
- Political philosophy
- Ethical theory
- Employment Equity
- Discussion Facilitation
- Ethical Theory
- Research
- Artificial Intelligence
- Communication
- Disabilities
- Universal Design
- Political Philosophy
Job areas
- Education
- Science & Research
- Teaching Assistant
- Teacher Assistant
- Teachers' Aides
- Teaching Assistants, All Other
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
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