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Teaching Assistant - PHAR 602: Principles of Pharmacology - Winter 2027

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

$38 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Nov 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 3 hours per week

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for tutoring students and grading exams, oral presentations, and written reports. This role supports the delivery of the Principles of Pharmacology course.

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: Department of Pharmacology & Theraeputics Course Title: Principles of Pharmacology Course Code: PHAR 602 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 40 Position Summary: Tutoring students and grading exams, oral presentations, and written reports. Qualifications: Good attention to detail and good communication skills. Must have sufficient command of English to be able to help international students. Must have retained a good knowledge of course material, which consists of most basic principles of pharmacology. 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: 2027-01-05 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

The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for tutoring students and grading exams, oral presentations, and written reports. This role supports the delivery of the Principles of Pharmacology course.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of pharmacology principles. Proficiency in English is required to effectively assist international students.