McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Teaching Assistant - NEUR 631 - 001

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$38 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Nov 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 3 hours per week

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will participate in grading exams and conducting tutorial sessions for the Principles of Neuroscience 2 course. They will also assist instructors in preparing and leading new interactive sessions for graduate students.

Job details

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: Integrated Program in Neuroscience Course Title: Principles of Neuroscience 2 Course Code: NEUR 631 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 45 Position Summary: Teaching assistant for Principles of Neuroscience 2-Systems Neuroscience – TA will participate in grading exams, tutorial sessions, helping instructors to prepare and lead the new interactive sessions. Qualifications: Only Current Masters or Doctoral student registered at McGill are eligible to apply as Teaching Assistant, preferably students in IPN will be given preference. A strong background in systems neuroscience is required. Must be eligible to work in Canada. English required, (written French would be a plus) Have strong experience leading interactive sessions for graduate teaching class. Who are External and Internal Candidates? External Candidates: Current McGill Graduate Student that has held previous jobs/contracts at the university and currently does not have an active job in Workday > applies as an External Candidate. Note: Review the information found here before you apply as an external https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/workday_guide_for_applying_to_ta_positions.pdf Internal Candidates: Current McGill Graduate Student with an active job(s)/contract(s) in Workday > applies as an Internal Candidate Before you proceed as an internal candidate, you must log into the VPN before logging into Workday to access the functionality described below. Also, keep in mind that Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is mandatory for VPN use. Further information regarding 2FA can be found at the following site: https://www.mcgill.ca/2fa/ 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: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-04 Position End Date: 2027-04-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-01 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be current Masters or Doctoral students registered at McGill University, preferably within the Integrated Program in Neuroscience. A strong background in systems neuroscience and experience leading interactive sessions are required.