HIST 299 - TA Fall 2026 (90 hours)

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Hiring Unit:

History and Classical Studies

Course Title:

The Historian's Craft

Course Code:

HIST 299 001

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

90

The Department of History & Classical Studies is searching for an eligible candidate as a Teaching Assistant for the Fall 2026 term.

Applicants must be students registered in a McGill MA or PhD graduate program in the Fall 2026 term.

Teaching Assistants are required to be on campus to perform their tasks in person and attend all the lectures.

Postings are considered tentative pending the final determination of course offerings and enrolments. Due to insufficient enrolment in courses, not all courses posted may require a TA.

Hiring Unit: Department of History & Classical Studies

Position Summary:

Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions on Zoom with small groups of students; grading exams and term papers; attending lectures and reading course materials; communicating with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc.

Qualifications:

The position is only available to McGill graduate students with appropriate academic backgrounds. Previous study in the subject of the course.

Position Available:

HIST 299: The Historian’s Craft, Bruce, 1 position (90 hours)

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Total Hours of Work per Term: 90

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026

Position End Date:  05/01/2027

Deadline to Apply: 03/09/2026

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$38.46

2026-09-01

2027-01-05

2026-09-04