McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Teaching Assistant RUSS 224 - Winter 2027

Sherbrooke, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$38 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will lead conferences, hold office hours, and facilitate study groups for students. Additionally, they will maintain course materials on Web CT, including scanning and uploading documents.

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). Hiring Unit: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Course Title: Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 2 Course Code: RUSS 224 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 180 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 2027 term. Hiring Unit: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Course Title and Course Number: RUSS 224 Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 2 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 position Total Hours of Work per Term: 180 hours * hours are dependent on course enrolment Job Description: Conference leader; assisting students (holding office hours, study groups). Maintaining Web CT material (scanning, uploading, research), including working with and learning from McGill ETG, as necessary. Other related activities. Qualifications: Must be a registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) in the Russian Studies Program, in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. 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. Required documentation: Please include a CV and Cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate. Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: January 5, 2027 Position End Date: May 7, 2027 Deadline to Apply: October 29, 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: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2026-10-14 Position End Date: 2027-05-07 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-29 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be registered graduate students (MA or PhD) in the Russian Studies program at McGill University. They must possess strong organizational and communication skills and be comfortable working with students and office technology.