Teaching Assistant EAST 216 Fall 2026

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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.