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The Department of History & Classical Studies is searching for eligible candidates as Teaching Assistants for the Fall 2026 term.
Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Fall 2026 term.
Teaching Assistants are required on campus to perform their tasks in person and attend all the lectures.
Postings are considered tentative pending the final determination of course offerings and enrolments. Due to insufficient enrolment in courses, not all courses posted may require a TA.
Job Posting Title: History & Classical Studies Teaching Assistants Fall 2026
Hiring Unit: Department of History & Classical Studies
Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions on Zoom with small groups of students; grading of exams and term papers; attending lectures and reading course materials; communicating with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc.
Qualifications:
Positions are only available to McGill graduate students with appropriate academic backgrounds. A previous study in the subject of the course.
Positions Available:
POSITIONS AT 150 HOURS
CLAS 201: Greece and Rome, Totten (2 positions)
HIST 202: Canada to 1867, Nerbas (1 position)
HIST 205: Ancient Mediterranean World, Vance (3 positions)
HIST 208: Introduction to East Asian History, Vankeerberghen (2 positions)
HIST 209: Introduction to South Asian History, Basu and Farran( 3 positions)
HIST 210: Introduction to Latin American History, Blanc (2 positions)
HIST 211: US to 1865, CL (2 positions)
HIST 213: Introduction to World History, Studnicki-Gizbert (1 position)
HIST 214: Early Modern Europe, CL (3 positions)
HIST 240: Modern History of Islamic Movements, Abisaab (1 position)
HIST 249: Health and Healer in Western History, Kroupa and Schlich (3 positions)
HIST 303: History of Quebec, CL (1 position)
HIST 304: International Relations History 2: Cold War, Luthi (1 position)
HIST 376: Fall of the Roman Empire, Kleinman (1 position)
POSITIONS AT 120 HOURS
HIST 304: International Relations History 2: Cold War, Luthi (1 position)
HIST 338: Twentieth-Century China, Tai (1position)
HIST 347: History of Sexuality 2, Lewis (1position)
POSITIONS AT 90 HOURS
HIST 299: The Historian’s Craft, Bruce (1 position)
POSITIONS AT 60 HOURS
HIST 300: History of Law and Society, Heaman (1 position)
HIST 314: Themes in British Isles History (Restoration & Revolution, 1660-1760), Cowan (1 position)
HIST 319: The Scientific Revolution, Dew (1 position)
Hourly Salary: $38.46
Total Hours of Work per Term: 60, 90, 120, or 150
Position Start Date: 31/08/2026
Position End Date: 05/01/2027
Deadline to Apply: 31/05/2026
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McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
