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ECON Teaching Assistants Winter 2027

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ECON Teaching Assistants Winter 2027

McGill University logoMcGill University
Montreal, Canada
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Posted: Oct 25, 2026

NL Highlights

Facilitate discussions and provide support to small groups of students in various economics courses.
Grade assignments and engage with course materials to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
Communicate effectively with students regarding course logistics, MyCourses, and assignment submissions.

Details

Reference

JR0000082236

Salary & Funding

$38.46 per hour

Duration

January 5, 2027 - May 7, 2027

Contact Info

accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

Eligibility

Must be a McGill graduate student registered in an MA or PhD degree program for the Winter 2027 term.
Must possess an appropriate academic background in the subject of the course.
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Next Steps

1
Refer to the [How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)](https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf) job aid for instructions.
2
Active McGill employees should apply through their McGill Workday account using the Find Jobs report.
3
Consider the impact of leaves on career path and productivity.

Opportunity Overview

TITLE: ECON Teaching Assistants Winter 2027

Position Summary

Responsibilities include hosting and facilitating discussions with small groups of students; grading of some assignments; attending lectures and reading course materials; communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, etc.

Positions:

  • ECON 208 Microeconomic Analysis and Applications TBD, 3 positions of 180 hours
  • ECON 209 Macroeconomic Analysis and Applications Prof. El Attar Vilalta, 3 positions of 180 hours
  • ECON 209 Macroeconomic Analysis and Applications Prof. Barczyk, 2 positions of 180 hours
  • ECON 219 Current Econ Problems: Topics TBD, 3 positions of 180 hours
  • ECON 225 Economics of the Environment TBD, 3 positions of 180 hours
  • ECON 227D2 Economic Statistics Prof. Galbraith, 1 position of 180 hours, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 227D2 Economic Statistics Prof. Galbraith, 1 position of 180 hours, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 230D2 Microeconomic Theory Prof. Baumann, 2 positions of 180 hours
  • ECON 230D2 Microeconomic Theory Prof. Gendron-Carrier, 2 positions of 180 hours
  • ECON 250D2 Introduction to Economic Theory: Honours, Prof. Dutta, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 257D2 Economic Statistics Honours- Prof. Ruge-Murcia, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 302 Money, Banking & Government Policy Prof. Zhang, 1 position of 180 hours, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 304 Financial Instruments & Institutions Prof. Zhang, 2 positions of 180 hours
  • ECON 305 Industrial Organization TBD, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 310 Intro to Behavioural Economics Prof. Xue, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 313 Economics Development 1 Prof. Ajzenman, 2 positions of 180 hours, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 319 Economics Crisis Prof. Engle-Warnick, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 326 Ecological Economics TBD, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 332 Macroeconomic Theory Majors 1 Prof. Barczyk, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 333 Macroeconomic Theory Majors 2 TBD, 3 positions of 180 hours
  • ECON 338 Intro Economics 2 Prof. Ajzenman, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 347 Economics of Climate Change Prof. El-Attar Vilalta, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 350 Gender and Economics Prof. Laszlo, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 354 Macroeconomics Honours 2 Prof. Castro, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 406 Topics in Economic Policy: Economics of AI Prof. Saltiel, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 409 Public Sector Economics 2 Prof. Zhang, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 447 Economics of Information & Uncertainty Prof. Baumann, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 452 Advanced Economics Theory 2 Honours Prof. Benchekroun, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 460 History of Thought 1 Honours Prof. Strumpf, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 462 Seminar in Economic History Prof. Jones, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 469 Econometrics Honours 2- Prof. Goncalves, 1 position of 180 hours
  • ECON 473 Income Distribution, Prof. Poschke, 1 position of 90 hours
  • ECON 510 Experimental Economics- Prof. Engle-Warnick, 1 position of 90 hours

Hourly Salary:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

January 5, 2027

Position End Date:

May 7, 2027

Deadline to Apply:

November 1, 2026

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.