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

Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Winter 2027 term.

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.

Job Posting Title: Sociology Teaching Assistants Winter 2027

Hiring Unit: Department of Sociology

Position Summary:

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

Qualifications:

Positions only available to McGill graduate students with appropriate academic background. Previous study in the subject of the course.

Positions Available at 170 hours:

SOCI211  Sociological Inquiry – TBA (2 positions)

SOCI230  Sociology of Ethnic Relations - Jennifer Elrick (2 positions)

SOCI245  The Sociology of Emotions – Matthew Lange (3 positions)

SOCI250  Social Problems – TBA (2 positions)

SOCI254 Development & Underdevelopment - Isabel Pike (3 positions)

SOCI270 Sociology of Gender - TBA (2 positions)

SOCI301 Artificial Intelligence & Society - Skyler Wang (1 position)

SOCI309 Health & Illness - TBA (3 positions)

SOCI321 Gender & Work - Elaine Weiner (1 position)

SOCI330  Sociological Theory - Milos Brocic (3 positions)

SOCI386 Contemporary Social Movements – Barry Eidlin (1 position)

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Total Hours of Work per Term: 170

Position Start Date: 05/01/2027

Position End Date:  07/05/2027

Deadline to Apply: 01/11/2026

HOW TO APPLY:

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McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.