ISLA 210 Teaching Assistant

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Hiring Unit

Institute of Islamic Studies

Course Title

Muslim Societies

Course Code

ISLA 210

Estimated Number of Positions

1

Total Hours of Work per Term

180

This Teaching Assistant position is only available to McGill graduate students.

You must be a student registered at McGill in an MA or PhD degree program in the term of the appointment.

Hiring Unit: Institute of Islamic Studies

Position

ISLA 210 Muslim Societies – Malek Abisaab – 1 position of 180 hours

Position Summary

Assist the Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant in a classroom environment

Qualifications

Demonstrable knowledge of Islamic Studies within a North American context is required.

Applicants must be in good standing in their academic program.

Knowledge of Islamic civilization is preferred.

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Total Hours of Work per Term: 180

Position Start Date: 31 August 2026

Position End Date: 5 January 2027

Deadline to Apply: 28 July 2026

How to Apply

If you are an EXTERNAL APPLICANT (former McGill employee, or never been a McGill employee), navigate to the McGill Career website. First sign in to your candidate account or create one, as applicable.

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If you are an INTERNAL APPLICANT (active McGill employee, with a current job), log in and apply through Workday, using your McGill username and password.

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Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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

$37.34

Position Start Date

2026-07-20

Position End Date

2027-01-05

Deadline to Apply

2026-07-28

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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.

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