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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

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