About the role
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, is seeking applications for a Course Lecturer for the Winter 2027 academic year to teach MIMM 214 – Introductory Immunology: Elements of Immunity.
Course overview: MIMM214 is a three-credit course that serves as an introduction to immunology to a broad range of students: from those in a general science program to those going into Microbiology & Immunology as a field of specialization. In this course, students will learn about the cellular and molecular components of the immune system. Students will understand how immune responses are generated, and the role of the immune system in human disease.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include preparing the students to achieve the learning outcomes set in the course, facilitating classroom discussions, assessment and evaluating student performance (2 quizzes, 1 midterm, 10 formative assessments, 1 final exam and 1 optional creative assignment), guiding 4 TEAM undergraduate students and 3 Teaching Assistants, preparing and giving engaging lectures as well as inviting some guest lecturers to speak about careers in immunology or their experience living with autoimmune diseases. As the course is quite large, the course coordinator must also ensure rooms are booked for assessments, invigilators are secured and understand their roles and the assessments are properly prepared and assembled.
The coordinator is also responsible for grading the optional creative assignment and assisting the TAs as they grade the formative assessments. The TEAM students might ask the coordinator for assistance when answering discussion board questions. Other responsibilities include holding regular office hours, populating the myCourses (D2L) page and ensuring students receive feedback from assessments in a timely manner.
TEACHING QUALIFICATION REQUIREMEN****TS
Have expert level knowledge of Immunology and be able to communicate each important course concept Be able to manage a group of TAs and TEAM students Provide engaging lectures to a large classroom Solve classroom and student situations Manage invigilation and setting up quizzes, midterm and final exam assessments Be familiar with the Student Accessibility and Achievement program
Educatio****n Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology or equivalent
Experi****ence Has been a Teaching Assistant for more than one class in Immunology and/or has immunology teaching experience in either CEGEP or University-level
Other Fluent in English
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.
How to Apply
Current McGill employees must apply via internal postings.
These are accessed using the ‘Find Jobs’ report in Workday.
Applicants who are not current McGill employees must apply via external postings. The website will direct you to create a Workday account. Please note, you must use a personal email address when creating this account. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email addresses.
Applications for this course will be accepted until: June 16, 2026
This posting will expire at 00:00 am the day of the deadline to apply. You have until midnight the day before the deadline to apply to submit your application.
Disclaimer
Please note that, government directives permitting, it is anticipated that most courses will be taught in person. Should government restrictions prohibit in-person teaching, courses will revert to remote teaching. In the event of such a change, Course Lecturers will be advised without delay. Course Lecturers may be required to prepare and deliver teaching material suited to a remote/online teaching environment using a virtual learning platform (e.g., Zoom, WebEx) and the McGill myCourses learning management system. Training and assistance on remote teaching is available through Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) . Course Lecturers are encouraged to record their lectures.
Hiring Unit:
Microbiology and Immunology
Course Title:
Introductory Immunology: Elements of Immunity
Subject Code:
MIMM 214 001
Location:
McIntyre Medical Building
Schedule:
MWF 12:35 to 13:25
Deadline to Apply:
2026-06-15
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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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).
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, is seeking applications for a Course Lecturer for the Winter 2027 academic year to teach MIMM 214 – Introductory Immunology: Elements of Immunity.
Course overview: MIMM214 is a three-credit course that serves as an introduction to immunology to a broad range of students: from those in a general science program to those going into Microbiology & Immunology as a field of specialization. In this course, students will learn about the cellular and molecular components of the immune system. Students will understand how immune responses are generated, and the role of the immune system in human disease.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include preparing the students to achieve the learning outcomes set in the course, facilitating classroom discussions, assessment and evaluating student performance (2 quizzes, 1 midterm, 10 formative assessments, 1 final exam and 1 optional creative assignment), guiding 4 TEAM undergraduate students and 3 Teaching Assistants, preparing and giving engaging lectures as well as inviting some guest lecturers to speak about careers in immunology or their experience living with autoimmune diseases. As the course is quite large, the course coordinator must also ensure rooms are booked for assessments, invigilators are secured and understand their roles and the assessments are properly prepared and assembled.
The coordinator is also responsible for grading the optional creative assignment and assisting the TAs as they grade the formative assessments. The TEAM students might ask the coordinator for assistance when answering discussion board questions. Other responsibilities include holding regular office hours, populating the myCourses (D2L) page and ensuring students receive feedback from assessments in a timely manner.
TEACHING QUALIFICATION REQUIREMEN****TS
Have expert level knowledge of Immunology and be able to communicate each important course concept Be able to manage a group of TAs and TEAM students Provide engaging lectures to a large classroom Solve classroom and student situations Manage invigilation and setting up quizzes, midterm and final exam assessments Be familiar with the Student Accessibility and Achievement program
Educatio****n Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology or equivalent
Experi****ence Has been a Teaching Assistant for more than one class in Immunology and/or has immunology teaching experience in either CEGEP or University-level
Other Fluent in English
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.
How to Apply
Current McGill employees must apply via internal postings.
These are accessed using the ‘Find Jobs’ report in Workday.
Applicants who are not current McGill employees must apply via external postings. The website will direct you to create a Workday account. Please note, you must use a personal email address when creating this account. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email addresses.
Applications for this course will be accepted until: June 16, 2026
This posting will expire at 00:00 am the day of the deadline to apply. You have until midnight the day before the deadline to apply to submit your application.
Disclaimer
Please note that, government directives permitting, it is anticipated that most courses will be taught in person. Should government restrictions prohibit in-person teaching, courses will revert to remote teaching. In the event of such a change, Course Lecturers will be advised without delay. Course Lecturers may be required to prepare and deliver teaching material suited to a remote/online teaching environment using a virtual learning platform (e.g., Zoom, WebEx) and the McGill myCourses learning management system. Training and assistance on remote teaching is available through Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) . Course Lecturers are encouraged to record their lectures.
Hiring Unit:
Microbiology and Immunology
Course Title:
Introductory Immunology: Elements of Immunity
Subject Code:
MIMM 214 001
Location:
McIntyre Medical Building
Schedule:
MWF 12:35 to 13:25
Deadline to Apply:
2026-06-15
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.