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TA Resources

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is a graduate student appointed to assist a Course Supervisor with the instruction and evaluation of students in a course. A teaching assistant works under the guidance and supervision of the Course Supervisor who is responsible for setting the course objectives, content and method of instruction as well as final grades and grading practices of the course. 

 

 

 

Postings

Workday

If you are interested in working as a teaching assistant, please note that all positions are posted on and applied to through Workday by the dates outlined below.

Positions are posted three times/year, by the following dates:

Important Dates and Deadlines

Semester Posted by Deadlines to Apply
Fall May 31 Positions shall remain posted for 15 days
Winter November 1
Summer March 31

All applications are submitted online through Workday. You will need to provide the following documents:

Course descriptions are available on the eCalendar.

 

Union

AGSEM

All those hired as Teaching Assistants at McGill University are required to be a member of the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM) - McGill's Teaching Union. For further information information about membership and governance please visit the AGSEM website.

Please click on the following link for a copy of the TA Collective Agreement.

 

Forms and important dates for current TAs

Form

 

 

AGSEM Union Membership Form (.pdf)

Complete and submit to DISE Office (Room 233, Education Building) upon acceptance of a Teaching Assistantship position.

 

TA Workload Form (fillable .pdf)

Complete with the Course Instructor and submit to the DISE Office approximately 2 weeks after the start of classes.

 

A mid-term evaluation is also required on the TA Workload form. Forms completed at the start of the semester will be redistributed to TAs for mid-term reviews with the Course Lecturers.

TA Final Evaluation Form (.pdf)

 Complete at the end of the semester.

Please note that all of the forms above must be completed and signed by the instructor and teaching assistant before submitting.

Please email each form to admin.dise [at] mcgill.ca (AdminDISE).

 

 

FAQ

What is the hourly rate for TAs?

Rates of Pay as of:

  • Current rate is $31.59 - Vacation pay (4%) and statutory holiday compensation included
  • Effective rate August 1, 2021- $32.38 -  Vacation pay (4%) and statutory holiday compensation included

For additional information, please see Article 17 - Rates of Pay of the Agsem collective agreement.

When will I be notified if I am offered a position?

Approximately 35 days from the application deadline.  Please note only selected applicants will be contacted. A notice will be sent to all selected applicants' McGill student email account (@mail.mcgill.ca) and you will receive an official offer via Workday.

Can I hold multiple Teaching Assistantships?

Yes. As long as the total combined hours for all TAships do not exceed 180 hours in one semester.

Will I have to attend the course lectures?

A majority of the positions will require attendance during classes. If you have been offered a teaching assistantship, please check with the instructor whether this will be a requirement, and if so, please verify that you are available during class hours before accepting a position.

Have additional questions? Feel free to contact admin.dise [at] mcgill.ca (Admin DISE).

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