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The Institute for the Study of International Development is searching for eligible candidates to act as Teaching Assistants in Winter 2027.

Applicants must be registered in a graduate program at McGill in the Winter 2027 term. Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person.  Applicants are requested to submit a CV with their application.

The list below reflects the maximum number of positions available, and some may not be filled. Fractional teaching assistantships (<180 hours) may be offered.

Hiring Unit: 
Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID)
 
Course Title and Course Number: 

• INTD 200 Introduction to International Development (3 positions)
• INTD 250 History of Development (2 positions)
• INTD 350 Culture and Development (1 position)
• INTD 358 Ethnographic Approaches to Development (1 position)
• INTD 362 Political Ecologies of Development (1 position)
• INTD 397 Topics in International Development (1 position)
• INTD 398 Topics in Conflict and Development (1 position)
• INTD 497 Advanced Topics in International Development (1 position)

 
Position Summary: 

• Instruction in conference sections; 

• availability for student consultation/office hours; 

• attendance in class lectures (when required by instructor); 

• grading of papers, exams, and other course components; 

• consultation with course instructor; 

• assistance in the preparation of course materials. 

 
Qualifications: 

• Must be graduate student enrolled at McGill University; all fields considered;
• Students with an undergraduate B.A., IDS Honors/Joint Honors encouraged to apply;
• Demonstrable knowledge of world development preferred;
• Good academic standing;
• Sensitivity to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion strongly encouraged;
• Students enrolled in the Development Studies graduate option strongly encouraged to apply;
• Effective communication skills.
    

Hourly Salary: 
$38.46
  

Position Start Date: 

January 5, 2027 
  

Position End Date: 
May 7, 2027
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Deadline to Apply: 

November 1, 2026

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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.

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.

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