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Hiring Unit:

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Course Title:

Understanding Italy

Course Code:

ITAL 230 001

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

45

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 Fall 2026 term.

Hiring Unit**:**

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Course Title and Course Number:

ITAL 230 001 Understanding Italy

Estimated Number of Positions:
1 position

Total Hours of Work per Term:

45 hours

• Hours are dependent on course enrollment.

Position Summary: Assist the instructor with grading assignments, managing MyCourses (grade-book, lectures, messages). Technical support for students enrolled in the course. Other related activities.

Qualifications: Must be a registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) in the Italian Studies Program, in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Excellent knowledge of academic English. General knowledge of myCourses. Must be comfortable in dealing with students as individuals or in a group. Excellent organization and communication skills. Native or near-native fluency in English and Italian.

Required documentation:

Please include a CV and Cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.

Hourly Salary: $38.46 (effective August 2026)

Position Start Date: August 31, 2026
Position End Date: January 5, 2027

Deadline to apply: May 31, 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:

$37.34

Position Start Date:

2026-05-08

Position End Date:

2027-01-05

Deadline to Apply:

2026-05-31

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