Hiring Unit:

History & Classical Studies

Course Title:

Environmental History of Latin America (Field)

Course Code:

HIST 510 001

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

0

The Department of History & Classical Studies is searching for eligible candidates as a Teaching Assistant for HIST 510 (Environmental History of Latin America - Field) for the Winter 2028 term.

Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Winter 2028 term.

- Verify Minerva that any TA positions you plan to register for in Winter 2028 don’t conflict with your own courses.

Position Summary:

Teaching Assistant needed for a 3-week intensive field course in Panama. Duties include organizing logistics for a group of 25 students and staff on the road between remote communities; coordinating with local Panamanian experts and community representatives; helping conduct applied research exercises.

Qualifications:

Postgraduate training in environmental studies, experience in field-based research and collaboration, excellent Spanish skills, valid driver’s license, ability to travel to Panama and work and live in the field in February 2027.

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HIST = History

Position available:

HIST 510 Environmental History of Latin America (Field),
Daviken Studnicki-Gizbert (180 hours)

Hourly Salary:

$38.46

Total Hours of Work per Term:

180

Position Start Date:

2027/01/05

Position End Date:

2027/05/07

Deadline to Apply:

2026/11/03

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, View email address on apply.j-vers.com.

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📌 Teaching Assistant History & Classical Studies 510 (180 hours) Winter 2027 (Montreal)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Montreal