Teaching Assistant Positions - Linguistics - Winter 2027

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TA positions only available to McGill 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 Linguistics

Position Summary:

Prepare and teach conferences with small groups of students, attend TA meetings, grade assignments, midterms and final exams, hold office hours. Other tasks associated with the position/course.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be graduate students in good standing in the Department of Linguistics at McGill University. Applicants require a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the first-level core courses in Linguistics (Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax and Semantics).

Positions - Course Title and Course Number:

LING 201 Introduction to Linguistics- 5 positions at 120 hours each

LING 260 Meaning in Language - 1 position at 120 hours

LING 320 Sociolinguistics 1 -1 position at 120 hours

LING 330 Phonetics - 1 position at 120 hours

LING 355 Language Acquisition 1 - 1 position at 120 hours

LING 371 Syntax 1 - 1 position at 120 hours

*Hours are dependent on course enrolment

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date:  January 5, 2027
Position End Date:  May 7, 2027

Deadline to Apply: November 2, 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.

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.

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