Teaching Assistant – RUSS 223 – Fall 2024

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TA positions only available to McGill registered graduate students

You must be a student registered at McGill in an MA or PhD degree program in the Fall 2024 term.

Hiring Unit:

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Course Title and Course Number:

RUSS 223 001 Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1

Estimated Number of Positions:

1 position

Total Hours of Work per Term:

180 hours

• Hours are dependent on course enrollment.

Position Summary: Reading and responding to students’ written work, grading, holding office hours and managing MyCourses page. Other activities related to the course.

Qualifications: Registered graduate student in Russian & Slavic Studies in good standing. Good knowledge of Russian literature 1800-1860. Experience working with computers, internet, and scanners. Must be comfortable in dealing with students as individuals or in a group. Excellent organization and communication skills. Fluency in English.

Required documentation:

Please include a CV and Cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.

Hourly Salary: $35.20

Position Start Date: August 28, 2024

Position End Date: January 3, 2025

Deadline to Apply: June 21st, 2024

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

How to Apply

If you have a current job at McGill, apply as an INTERNAL APPLICANT: login and apply through Workday, using your McGill username and password. IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill’s VPN before you login to Workday (instructions on how to download VPN). Once logged into Workday, type “Find Jobs” in the Search bar. Then search for “Teaching Assistant – RUSS 223 – Fall 2024” once you have found it, you can apply directly through your Workday account.

If you do not have a current job at McGill, you must apply as an EXTERNAL APPLICANT: navigate to the McGill Career website. First sign in to your candidate account or create one, as applicable. IMPORTANT: To create your account, make sure to use a personal email address (and NOT an @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email address). Search for “Teaching Assistant – RUSS 223 – Fall 2024” in the Search bar and click Apply to begin the application process.

McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary:

$35.20

Position Start Date:

2024-05-30

Position End Date:

2025-01-03

Deadline to Apply:

2024-06-21

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, [email protected].

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