Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/08/25

Job Type

Student

Close Date

2026/09/01

Employee Group

CUPE Teaching Assistants

Favorite Job

Department

HUM History Department

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Classification B

Salary Range

$30.98 - $30.98 (hourly)

Job Code

001185

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

3.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Teaching Assistant Job Posting

Department/School/Unit: History Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3906 Unit #1

Wage Rate: Class B only, $31.73/hour

Date of Posting: 24 August 2026

Course #* Course Title # of TAs required Term** # of Hours

Projected Enrolment

(if available)

Supervisor

Anticipated Duties

(see below)

HISTORY 2HE3 History of Education in Canada 1 Fall 2026 65+3 75 Dr. Megan Blair L, P, S, I, G, O

* Not all courses will be assigned teaching assistants as such decisions are subject to budgetary and enrolment considerations. Required courses with tutorial sections receive priority consideration.

L Leading Tutorials/Overseeing Laboratories/Field Trip Supervision P Preparation (Reading, Attending Lectures, Meeting with Instructor)

S Student Consultation (Emails, Office Hours) I Invigilation

G Grading (Marking, Entering Marks) O Other duties as assigned:

Lecture/Laboratory/Tutorial Locations, Times and Days (if available): Must be available for the following tutorial: Tuesday, 9:30am to 10:20am, KTH 107

Please review the Undergraduate Course Timetable prior to applying/indicating your preferences,



as TAs may be required to attend some classes. The timetable can be found at http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/enrol/class-search/ . Please note: “C” indicates core section, “L” indicates laboratory section, “T” indicates tutorial section, “D” indicates day and “E” indicates evening.

Skills, Qualifications, Abilities and Experience – Required & Preferred:

Preference will be given to students who have been Teaching Assistants with similar courses who are 4th year, undergraduate students.

Other Information***: Please submit CV & cover letter indicating relevant experience.

*** Departmental preferences such as special experience or competence required (e.g. registered in same program/Department, specific courses completed, grades in those courses), full-time or part time student status, or restriction to applicants not holding an undergraduate degree.

For additional postings as per 13.03(b):

Application deadlines is 4:30pm on Wednesday 1 September 2026.

However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly,



the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

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📌 TEACHING ASSISTANT (GROUP B) - HISTORY 2 (Ontario)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Ontario