About this Teaching Assistant History & Classical Studies 510 (180 hours) Winter 2027 role at McGill University
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Hiring Unit:
History & Classical StudiesCourse Title:
Environmental History of Latin America (Field)Course Code:
HIST 510 001Estimated Number of Positions:
1Total Hours of Work per Term:
0The 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.
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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.
Legend:
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
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