Teaching Assistant EAST 212 - Winter 2027

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Hiring Unit:

Department of East Asian Studies

Course Title:

Introduction: East Asian Culture: Japan

Course Code:

EAST 212 001

Estimated Number of Positions:

2

Total Hours of Work per Term:

165

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 Winter 2027 term.

Hiring Unit:

Department of East Asian Studies

Course Title and Course Number:

EAST 212 Introduction: East Asian Culture: Japan

Estimated Number of Positions:
2 positions

Total Hours of Work per Term:
165 hours per TA position

• Hours are dependent on course enrollment.

Position Summary:

Reading course materials and attending lectures, holding conferences (discussion groups based on lectures and readings). Grading exams and essays. Miscellaneous tasks such as photocopying, occasional meetings with the Professor to discuss course content and issues focused on grading exams and other related tasks.

Qualifications:

Registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) at McGill University. Must hold a B.A./B.A. Honours in Chinese Studies or equivalent. Knowledge of Japanese Culture. French language an asset and Japanese language desirable.

Hourly salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: January 5, 2027

Position End Date: May 7, 2027

Application deadline: October 29, 2026

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:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

2026-10-09

Position End Date:

2027-05-07

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-29

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