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Teaching Assistant Positions

Fall 2025

Applicants must be students registered in a ĢƵ MA or PhD graduate program in the Fall 2025 term.

Applications for Fall 2025 TAships will open on May 16 2025.  The deadline to submit applications is June 6, 2025. 

Available Positions:

  • POLI 210 Political Science Research Methods – Prof Popova/Prof. Stolle – 4 positions of 180 hours
  • POLI 212 Government and Politics: Developed World – Prof Popova – 2 positions of 180 hours; 1 position of 90 hours
  • POLI 221 Government of Canada – Prof Beland – 3 positions of 180 hours
  • POLI 226 La Vie Politique Quebecoise – Prof Belanger – 1 position of 90 hours
  • POLI 231 Introduction to Political Theory – Prof Abizadeh – 4 positions of 180 hours
  • POLI 244 International Politics: State Behaviour – Prof Nunez-Mietz – 5 positions of 180 hours
  • POLI 313 – Intro to Qualitative Methods: Political Science – Prof Islas Weinstein - 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 316 – Black Lives Matter & American Democracy – Prof Thompson – 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 322 – Political Change in South Asia – Prof Subramanian – 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 324 Comparative Politics of Africa – Prof Douek – 2 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 325 US Politics – Prof TBA – 2 positions of 180 hours
  • POLI 333 Western Political theory 1 – Prof TBA – 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 340 Comparative Politics of the Middle East – Prof Brynen – 2 positions of 180 hours
  • POLI 341 Foreign Policy: The Middle East – Prof Douek – 2 positions of 180 hours
  • POLI 346 American Foreign Policy – Prof TBA 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 350 Global Environmental Politics – Prof Janzwood 2 positions of 180 hours
  • POLI 355 Politics of International Law – Prof Nunez- Mietz 1 position of 90 hours
  • POLI 357 Politics: Contemporary Europe – Prof TBA– 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 360 Security: Strategies of War and Peace – Prof Paul – 2 positions of 180 hours
  • POLI 412 Voting Behaviour in Canada – Prof. Williamson - 1 position of 90 hours
  • POLI 421 Politics of Misinformation – Prof Erlich - 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 422 Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics: Political Violence in S. Africa– Prof Douek – 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 427 Topics: Black Politics in Canada – Prof Ajadi – 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 476 Religion and Politics – Prof Kuhonta – 1 position of 180 hours
  • POLI 618 Quantitative Analysis – Prof Berwick – 1 position of 90 hours

How to Apply

If you have a current job at ĢƵ, you can apply as an INTERNAL APPLICANT: login and apply through , using your ĢƵ username and password. IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to ĢƵ's VPN before you login to Workday (). Once logged into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the Search bar. Then search for “Political Science Teaching Assistants Fall 2025”, once you have found it, you can apply directly through your Workday account.

If you do not have a current job at ĢƵ, you must apply as an EXTERNAL APPLICANT: navigate to the . First sign in to your candidate account or create one, as applicable. IMPORTANT: To create your account, make sure to use a personal email address (and NOT an @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email address). Search for “Political Science Teaching Assistants Fall 2025” in the Search bar and click Apply to begin the application process.

ĢƵ hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. ĢƵ implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-3711.

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

Teaching Assistant Workload Form

If you are accepted for a TA position, you must complete the following form:

PDF icon TA Workload Form

Teaching Assistant Guidelines

PDF icon TA Guidelines - Political Science

For any questions or concerns, please contact jessica.ward2 [at] mcgill.ca (Jessica Ward), Manager, Student Affairs, Administrative Service Centre 1 (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics).


Important Note: International Students

International students must have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number to work as a teaching assistant (or other employment on campus). To apply for a Social Insurance Number, you will need to present your Visa/Study Permit at your local Service Canada Centre after arrival in Canada, before starting work. For more information, see the .

The Centre nearest ĢƵ’s downtown campus is:

Montréal (Downtown) Service Canada Centre
Guy-Favreau Complex, Suite 034
200 René-Lévesque Blvd West
Montreal, Quebec
Tel: 514-522-4444

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