Hiring Unit: Department of East Asian Studies

Course Title: Introduction: East Asian Culture: Japan

Course Code: EAST 212 001

Estimated Number of Positions: 2

Total Hours of Work per Term: 165

TA positions only available to McGill University registered graduate students.

You must be a student registered at McGill University in an MA or Ph.D. degree program in the Winter 2027 term.

Hiring Unit: Department of East Asian Studies

Course Title and Course Number: EAST 212 Introduction: East Asian Culture: Japan

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 and other related tasks.

Qualifications

- Registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) at McGill University.
- Must hold a B.A./B.A. Honours in Chinese Studies or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Japanese Culture.
- French language an asset and Japanese language desirable.

Hourly salary: $38.46

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: January 5, 2027 Position End Date: May 7, 2027

Position Start Date: Position End Date:

Application deadline: October 29, 2026

Deadline to Apply:

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

📌 Teaching Assistant EAST 212 (Sherbrooke)
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