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Available: Teaching Assistant Positions 

The Department of English invites applications for one Teaching Assistant position for the in-person, on-campus course in Winter term 2026: ENGL 275 Race, Migration, and the Canadian Nation. The primary duties are assessment of student work, communicating and consulting with students regarding assignments, and attending lectures. Specific duties will be provided at or prior to the start of term. This TAship is 76 hours.

Applicants in PhD year 5 and higher will have priority in conformity with current PSAC regulations. Please send your cv and a brief cover letter to gradengl@queensu.ca with your last name and “TAship application” in the subject line.

Deadline: 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Course Description

ENGL 275 explores the relationships between race, migration, and multiculturalism in Canadian contexts. It provides students with the cultural and historical knowledge required to critically engage with urgent contemporary concerns such as national identity, settler culture, racism, diaspora, and activism in the name of justice and equality.

For further information, see the Faculty of Arts and Science Academic Calendar 2025-26 and the English Undergraduate Courses page of the department website.

Job Requirements 

Previous experience in Teaching Assistantships is essential; it is beneficial to have experience as an English Department TA. Please indicate if you have any specific background in the subject matter of the course. In addition, please consider the following:

• Candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9-5 workweek and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements.
•  Experience with learning management systems (e.g. OnQ) and videoconferencing software (e.g. Zoom, Teams or Adobe Connect) will be an asset.
   

AVAILABLE: Teaching Assistant/Academic Assistant positions to support online and in class offerings of the following WRIT courses: 

To Apply: 

Apply in writing with a cover letter and resume or CV to Lori Vos, Undergraduate Coordinator of Writing Courses, the Faculty of Arts and Science, at vosl@queensu.ca. Applications for Fall courses must be received by Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Applications for Winter courses must be received by Monday, November 3, 2025.
Full details about these positions can be found here