Call for Applications
Teaching Assistant Positions
School of Policy Studies
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6
In accordance with the collective agreement between Queen's University and Teaching Assistants (PSAC Local 901) applications are invited from qualified PhD students for teaching assistant positions. TAships are filled according to Group Preferences set out in the Collective Agreement between Queen’s University and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
Responsibilities
Teaching assistant duties include but are not limited to grading assignments, attending lectures and tutorials in person, office hours with students, and answering emails. More specific expectations will be covered at the beginning of the term.
Courses
*Please note course times may be subject to change.
MPA 802: Applied Policy Analysis
Term: Winter 2027 (on-campus)
Class Time(s): On-Campus, Friday, 8:30-11:30 am
Description: This course introduces students to a broad range of research strategies, methods and techniques used in policy analysis. It explores recent developments in analytical techniques, with particular reference to their underlying assumptions and their relevance to problems facing policy analysts and decision makers. Winter.
Contract Hours
The hours in the TA contract will be determined based on the actual course enrollment.
To Apply
The University invites applications from all qualified PhD students. Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons and such other groups as may be designated by legislation.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.
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 901) and Queen’s University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrollment criteria. 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 complete the Teaching Assistant Application Form. Applicants from Preference Groups B, C, D, and E will be required to upload a CV and unofficial transcripts. All applicants who have previously completed the Mandatory Training will be required to upload proof of completion.
If you have questions, please contact:
Celina Caswell
Graduate Program Advising Coordinator - MPA Lead
Queen's University
Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room B411
Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N6
Application Deadline
Submit your application and supporting documentation using the TA Application Form no later than November 9, 2026. Only those applicants who will be offered a teaching assistantship will be contacted.