Teaching Assistant – RUSS 223 – Fall 2025

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TA positions only available to McGill University registered graduate students.

You must be a student registered at McGill University in an MA or PhD degree program in the Fall 2025 term.

Hiring Unit:

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Course Title and Course Number:

RUSS 223 001 Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1

Estimated Number of Positions:

1 position

Total Hours of Work per Term:

180 hours

• Hours are dependent on course enrollment.

Position Summary: Reading and responding to students’ written work, grading, holding office hours and managing MyCourses page. Other activities related to the course.

Qualifications: Registered graduate student in Russian & Slavic Studies in good standing. Good knowledge of Russian literature 1800-1860. Experience working with computers, internet, and scanners. Must be comfortable in dealing with students as individuals or in a group. Excellent organization and communication skills. Fluency in English.

Required documentation:

Please include a CV and Cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Position Start Date: August 27, 2025

Position End Date: January 2, 2026

Deadline to apply: June 2, 2025

International students must have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.

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.

Hourly Salary:

$36.25

Position Start Date:

2025-05-15

Position End Date:

2026-01-02

Deadline to Apply:

2025-06-02

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