Teaching Assistant - EAST 216 - Fall 2026
About the role
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Hiring Unit:
Department of East Asian Studies
Course Title:
Introduction to Global Asia
Course Code:
EAST 216 001
Estimated Number of Positions:
2
Total Hours of Work per Term:
39
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 East Asian Studies
Course Title and Course Number:
EAST 216 001 Introduction to Global Asia
Estimated Number of Positions:
2 positions
Total Hours of Work per Term:
150 hours per TA position
- Hours are dependent on course enrollment
Position Summary:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, hosting and facilitating discussions in-person and/or on Zoom with small groups of students; grading of assignments; attending lectures and reading course materials; communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, other tasks associated with the position/course, etc.
Qualifications:
Registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) at McGill University. Must hold a B.A./B.A. Honors in Chinese Studies or Equivalent.
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:
2026-05-12
Position End Date:
2027-01-05
Deadline to Apply:
2026-05-14
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