Teaching Assistantship Postings for 2026/2027
On behalf of the Faculty of Education, applications are invited for Teaching Assistantships for the following Education courses. These positions are conditional upon course enrolment numbers. Teaching Assistants are expected to be in person unless otherwise specified.
Bachelor of Education Program (Multi-Session)
FALL 2026/WINTER 2027
PROF 310, Self as Professional (ITEP), 1 position @ 75 hours – Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 12, Jan 17, Feb 7, Apr 4
Requirements: Teaching Assistant – Multi-Session Programs
Teaching Assistants support instructor-led, multi-session Bachelor of Education courses by encouraging and supporting teacher candidate learning in a blended environment, combining online and in-person learning across Ontario.
Responsibilities may include:
- Attending online or in-person classes and assisting with instruction
- Supporting the instructor with course tasks, both during and outside of class
- Preparing materials and evaluating assignments
- Responding to student inquiries and meeting with students
- Participating in course planning before the term begins, as required
Requirements:
- Must be a current graduate student at Queen’s University
- Availability outside standard 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. hours may be required
- Previous teaching experience is an asset
Teaching Assistants are expected to be in person unless otherwise specified.
Graduate Diploma in Education (GDE) & Professional Master of Education (PME)
These positions are conditional upon course enrolment numbers. Hours for the GDE/PME are anticipated and will be confirmed after enrolment is finalized. TA’s for the GDE and PME programs must be enrolled PhD students at Queen’s University.
FALL 2026 (September 14 – November 20)
PME 894, Exploring Educational Fieldwork Methods, 1 position @ 50-80 hours
WINTER 2027 (January 4 – March 12)
PME 894, Exploring Educational Fieldwork Methods, 1 position @ 50-80 hours
SPRING 2027 (May 3 – June 25)
PME 894, Exploring Educational Fieldwork Methods, 1 position @ 50-80 hours
SUMMER 2027 (July 5 – August 27)
PME 894, Exploring Educational Fieldwork Methods, 1 position @ 50-80 hours
Academic Calendar Course Description & Sessional Dates
Please see the course descriptions here and sessional dates here.
Job Requirements: Teaching Assistant – GDE and PME
Teaching Assistants play a key role in supporting online, instructor-led GDE and PME courses by facilitating communication and providing timely, constructive feedback to students in a fully online environment.
Responsibilities may include:
- Monitoring and facilitating online discussion boards
- Assessing and evaluating assignments based on course guidelines
- Responding to student inquiries in a timely manner
Requirements:
Must be a current PhD student at Queen’s University
Availability outside standard 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. hours may be required
Previous teaching experience is an asset
Application Process
The process of assigning qualified graduate students to these positions is outlined in the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Queen’s University. Applications will be reviewed and positions allocated in reference to candidates’ teaching and academic experience as it applies to the course subject field and in reference to the candidates’ priority for a Teaching Assistantship as specified by the Collective Agreement.
If you wish to be considered for a teaching assistantship listed above, please send one attachment including both your cover letter identifying the position(s) you are applying for and your qualifications, along with your resume outlining your relevant experience to educgrad@queensu.ca. Please title your document attachment as follows: Last Name, First name, then list the courses you are applying to.
Application Deadline
The closing date for submission of applications and supporting documentation is Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:59 am. Late applications will not be accepted. Only those applicants who will be offered a teaching assistantship will be contacted.