Position Details

Hiring Unit: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Course Title: Hispanic Civilization 2. Course Code: HISP 226 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 180 TA positions only available to McGill registered graduate students You must be a student registered at McGill University in an MA or PhD degree program in the Winter 2027 term.

Hiring Unit: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Course Title and Course Number: HISP 226 Hispanic Civilization 2 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 position Total Hours of Work per Term: 180 hours *Hours are dependent on course enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Exam preparation, revision, invigilation and processing (photocopying, distribution, collection, filing, online posting when required)
• assist the instructor in the organization of the course
• attend and prepare lectures
• research material for the course (library, internet, departmental resources)
• assist students (individually or in groups; hold office hours)
• maintain MyCourses (uploading research, upkeep of webpage)
• Discussion Board/Social media supervision

Qualifications

• Registered graduate student in Hispanic Studies; experience working with computers, internet, and scanners
• Adequate knowledge of the political, cultural, and social history of both Spain and Latin America is a must
• knowledge of web publisher or MyCourses (WebCT) an asset (must be willing to be trained by McGill IT)
• excellent organization and communication skills
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English

Salary and Dates

Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: January 5, 2027 Position End Date: May 7, 2027 Deadline to Apply: October 29, 2026

Hourly Salary:



$38.46 Position Start Date: 2026-10-09 Position End Date: 2027-05-07 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-29

Additional Requirements

International students must have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.

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