IIS Teaching Assistants Winter 2027

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These Teaching Assistant positions are only available to McGill graduate students.

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

Hiring Unit: Institute of Islamic Studies

Positions:

ISLA 200 Islamic Civilization – Prof Robert Wisnovsky – 2 positions of 90-180 hours
ISLA 210 Muslim Societies – Prof Laila Parsons – 2 positions of 90-180 hours
ISLA 360 Islam and Politics – Prof TBA – 1 position of 90 hours

Position Summary:

·       Instruction in conference sections (if scheduled).

·       Be available for student consultation by email or by office hours.

·       Attend class lectures (where required).

·       Grade papers and exams.

·       Assist in preparation of course materials (where required).

Qualifications

Demonstrable knowledge of Islamic Studies within a North American context is required.
Applicants must be in good standing in their academic program.
Knowledge of Islamic civilization is preferred.

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Total Hours of Work per Term: 90-180

Position Start Date: 5 January 2027

Position End Date: 7 May 2027

Deadline to Apply: 1 November 2026

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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.

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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