Teaching Assistant EAST 211 - Winter 2027

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Hiring Unit:
Department of East Asian Studies
Course Title:
Introduction: East Asian Culture: China
Course Code:
EAST 211 001
Estimated Number of Positions:
2
Total Hours of Work per Term:
165
TA positions only available to McGill University registered graduate studentsYou must be a student registered at McGill University in an MA or PhD degree program in the Winter 2027 term.
Hiring Unit:
Department of East Asian Studies
Course Title and Course Number:
EAST 211 Introduction: East Asian Culture: China
Estimated Number of Positions:
2 positions
Total Hours of Work per Term:
165 hours per TA position
* Hours are dependent on course enrollment.
Position Summary:
Reading course materials and attending lectures, holding conferences (discussion groups based on lectures and readings). Grading exams and essays. Miscellaneous tasks such as photocopying, occasional meetings with the Professor to discuss course content and issues focused on grading exams, 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
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:
2026-10-09
Position End Date:
2027-05-07
Deadline to Apply:
2026-10-29
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