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Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Biochemistry of Immune Diseases - BIOC 503

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 2, 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 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 4 hours per week

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will attend seminars to evaluate student presentations and provide constructive feedback. Additionally, they are responsible for grading, compiling attendance records, and answering student inquiries via email or MyCourses.

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 Biochemistry Course Title: Biochemistry of Immune Diseases Course Code: BIOC 503 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 60 Name of the Course Coordinator: Prof. Maxime Denis Position Summary: IMPORTANT: To be eligible for an appointment as a Teaching Assistant for Winter 2027 term, applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program in Winter 2027 term. Attend all seminars and evaluate students' presentations (Class time = Mon & Wed, 4:30 - 6:00 PM). Compile attendance and grades and provide feedback on student’s presentations. Answer students' questions via email or MyCourses; flexible worktime. Mark the Final and answer students’ questions on the grading. Qualifications: Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program within the Department of Biochemistry, or in another graduate program at McGill University (i.e.: MIMM or EXMD graduate program), for the Winter 2027 term. Excellent knowledge of Immunology (IHI or MIMM graduates is an asset). Effective communication skills in English are essential. French is an asset. Instructions to the Candidate: Make sure you apply as an external candidate. All candidates should complete the questionnaire and upload relevant documents such as: a copy of the McGill proof of enrollment letter for Winter 2027. Updated CV including any previous TA experience in the Department of Biochemistry or within McGill University. If you are an International Student, you must hold a valid study permit covering TA contract period. Please attach a copy of your study permit. 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. McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment. Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-05-07 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02 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 enrolled in a graduate program within the Department of Biochemistry or a related field at McGill University for the Winter 2027 term. Candidates should possess excellent knowledge of Immunology and strong English communication skills.