Hiring Information

- Hiring Unit: Sociology
- Course Title: Current Sociological Theory
- Course Code: SOCI 652 001
- Estimated Number of Positions: 1
- Total Hours of Work per Term: 0

The Department of Sociology is searching for eligible candidates as a Teaching Assistant for the Winter 2027 term.

Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Winter 2027 term. Verify Minerva that the Teaching Assistant position for Winter 2027 doesn’t conflict with your own courses. Teaching Assistants will be 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.

Position Summary

Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions on Zoom with small groups of students; grading exams and term papers; attending lectures and reading course materials; communicating with students regarding myCourses; submitting assignments, etc.

Qualifications

- Position is only available to McGill graduate students with an appropriate academic background.
- Previous study in the subject of the course.

Hours and Salary

- Position available at 90 hours: SOCI 652 Current Sociological Theory, Peter McMahan (0.5 position)
- Hourly Salary: $38.46
- Total Hours of Work per Term: 90
- Position Start Date: 2027/01/05
- Position End Date: 2027/05/07
- Deadline to Apply: 2026/11/04

Additional Hours and Salary

- Hourly Salary: $38.46
- Position Start Date: 2026-10-22
- Position End Date:



2027-05-07
- Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-04

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📌 Sociology 652 Winter 2027 Teaching Assistant (Canada)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Canada