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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 Winter 2027 term.

Hiring Unit: Department of Philosophy

Position Summary:

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

Qualifications:

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

Positions:

PHIL203 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Ethics– Prof. Maclure, 3 positions of 180 hours

PHIL 237 Contemporary Moral Issues – Prof. Leary, 4 positions of 180 hours

PHIL 240 Political Philosophy 1 – Prof. Sharp, 1 position of 180 hours and 1 position of 90 hours

PHIL 334 Ethical Theory – Prof. Howard, 1 position of 180 hours

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: January 5, 2027

Position End Date: May 7, 2027

Deadline to Apply: November 1, 2026

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