Teaching Assistant - Microbial Physiology and Genetics - MIMM 323 - Fall 2026
About the role
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Hiring Unit:
Microbiology and Immunology
Course Title:
Course Code:
MIMM 323
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
75
Hiring Unit:
Microbiology and Immunology
Course Title and Course Number:
Microbial Physiology and Genetics: MIMM 323
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
75 hours
Position Summary:
Primarily, managing an essay student/peer reviewed assignment through the MyCourses online system called Feedback Fruits. This task does not require reading essays, but it does involve addressing student problems with the essay assignment. Also, help grading short written answers in quizzes and exams according to an outlined format for the answers. Entering these grades into a spreadsheet.
Qualifications:
A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, employed to assist a course Supervisor. Preferably knowledge of microbiology and ideally having taken the MIMM 323 course. However, basic science and English language proficiency should suffice.
Language Requirements: Effective communication skills in English are essential. An effective communication skill in French is desirable.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based/located
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Hourly Salary:
$37.34
Position Start Date:
2026-05-11
Position End Date:
2026-12-22
Deadline to Apply:
2026-05-27
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca***.***
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About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
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Teaching Assistant - Microbial Physiology and Genetics - MIMM 323 - Fall 2026
About the role
Please refer to the **How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)**job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Hiring Unit:
Microbiology and Immunology
Course Title:
Course Code:
MIMM 323
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
75
Hiring Unit:
Microbiology and Immunology
Course Title and Course Number:
Microbial Physiology and Genetics: MIMM 323
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
75 hours
Position Summary:
Primarily, managing an essay student/peer reviewed assignment through the MyCourses online system called Feedback Fruits. This task does not require reading essays, but it does involve addressing student problems with the essay assignment. Also, help grading short written answers in quizzes and exams according to an outlined format for the answers. Entering these grades into a spreadsheet.
Qualifications:
A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, employed to assist a course Supervisor. Preferably knowledge of microbiology and ideally having taken the MIMM 323 course. However, basic science and English language proficiency should suffice.
Language Requirements: Effective communication skills in English are essential. An effective communication skill in French is desirable.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based/located
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Hourly Salary:
$37.34
Position Start Date:
2026-05-11
Position End Date:
2026-12-22
Deadline to Apply:
2026-05-27
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca***.***
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About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.