Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Hiring Unit: Max Bell School of Public Policy Course Title: Law and Public Policy Course Code: PPOL 604 Core Course Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 20 Hiring Unit: Max Bell School of Public Policy Course Title: Law and Public Policy Course Code: PPOL 604 Instructor/Supervisor: Associate Professor Talita Dias Start Date: January 25, 2027 End Date: March 12, 2027 Total Hours of Work for the Term: 120 hours over twelve weeks Position Summary: The TA will be responsible for holding weekly office hours to provide assistance to individuals and groups with their assignments, as well as grading short individual assignments and designated portions of exams. Specifically: Facilitating discussions with students and small groups of master’s in public policy (MPP) students. Grading assignments and designated portions of exams, and providing feedback to students. Assisting with the development of examination questions. Selecting relevant case studies and developing accompanying case analyses. Responding to inquiries and communicating with students, administrators, and the course supervisor regarding course-related matters. Performing other course-related duties as assigned by the course supervisor. Qualifications: A master’s degree in law OR a BCL/JD degree from a Canadian University. Academic background in Canadian Public Law (constitutional and administrative) is required. Knowledge of human rights issues and global affairs (including armed conflict and international trade), as well as their application to policymaking, is also a requirement of this position. Having taken course(s) in public international law and related disciplines, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law, is preferred. Familiarity with technology law and policy is desirable. Teaching experience is desirable. Previous coursework or demonstrated knowledge in Law and Public Policy is desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an academic environment. Experience facilitating group discussions and/or teaching is considered an asset. Experience grading academic work is considered an asset. Please note that Teaching Assistants will be required to be on campus to perform the bulk of their tasks in person. How to Apply To be eligible for a Teaching Assistant position, you must be registered at McGill University as a Graduate Student in the term to which you are applying. Please submit your CV and letter of interest. Application deadline is December 14, 2026 Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-25 Position End Date: 2027-03-12 Deadline to Apply: McGill University 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. McGill 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, [email protected]. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.

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