Political Science Graduate Teaching Assistant Fall 2026

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Posting Information:

Appointment Type:Graduate Teaching Assistant

Posting End Date: Monday August 10 at 11:59 PM

Political Science - Graduate Teaching Assistant - Fall 2026

The Faculty of Arts is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants(GTA)for the Fall 2026 academic term.

The following GTA appointments are available for Fall 2026:

• PSCI100 (Click here for more details)

• PSCI224 (Click here for more details)

• PSCI231 (Click here for more details)

• PSCI281 (Click here for more details)

• PSCI283 (Click here for more details)

• PSCI290 (Click here for more details)

• PSCI365 (Click here for more details)

A single application to thispostingwill be considered for all appointments for which you are qualified. You will have the opportunity toindicatepreferences foror againstspecificappointment(s)as part of your application. Preferences are non-binding and will be considered alongside qualifications priority and seniority in the assignment process.

Appointment details:

Compensation: $51.53/hour plus 4% vacation pay

Qualifications:

Specific qualification requirements vary by course and will be assessed at the appointment level. General requirements across all available appointments include relevant educationalbackground anddemonstratedability to support undergraduate/graduate instruction.

How to apply:

Your application must include your current andpreviousdegrees a description ofpreviousTA or other relevant work experience and your skills and competencies related to TAwork.

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All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Waterloo before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Graduate Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 5524.01 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by thecollective agreement between the University andCUPE 5524 (email contact: ).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

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