Teaching Assistant Positions
Fall 2025
Application deadline: June 2, 2025
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Applicants must be students registered in a ºÚÁÏÍø MA or PhD graduate program in the Fall 2025 term.
EAST 211 001 Introduction to East Asian Culture: China – 2 TA positions at 142 hours/each – Instructor: Professor David Porter
*Hours are dependent on course enrolment
Position Summary:
Reading course materials and attending lectures, holding conferences (discussion groups based on lectures and readings). Grading exams and essays. Miscellaneous tasks such as photocopying, occasional meetings with the Professor to discuss course content and issues focused on grading exams and other related tasks.
Qualifications:
Registered graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) at ºÚÁÏÍø. Must hold a B.A./B.A. Honours in Chinese Studies or equivalent.
Hourly rate: $37.34
Position Start Date: August 27, 2025
Position End Date: January 2,Ìý2026
*International studentsÌýmust have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.
How to Apply:
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Teaching Assistant Forms
If you are accepted for a TA position,Ìýyou must complete the following forms:
TA Workload FormÌý(To be completed with the Course InstructorÌýby the end of the add/drop period)