CANC 621D2 Seminars in Cancer Sciences

McGill University; McIntyre; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in the Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program. The TA will support seminars in cancer sciences by reading assigned materials and journal clubs, attending Thursday morning classes in person, and assisting instructors with student presentations and email inquiries.

Responsibilities include managing the course LMS (myCourses) and coordinating with guest lecturers.

Qualifications

• PhD student in at least their 2nd year of training in cancer sciences or related discipline (cancer biology, therapeutics/diagnostics, etiology/prognosis, psychosocial oncology)
• Authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec at the campus where the position is based
• McGill University is an English-language university requiring English communication in writing and speaking

Responsibilities

• Read course materials and journal club readings.
• Attend in-person classes on Thursdays, 9 AM – 11 AM.
• Help instructors evaluate student presentations.
• Answer students' emails.
• Manage myCourses.
• Coordinate with guest lecturers as needed.

Education

PhD student in cancer sciences or related discipline

Job description

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:Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences ProgramCourse Title:Seminars in Cancer SciencesCourse Code:CANC 621D2Estimated Number of Positions:1Total Hours of Work per Term:45.5Hiring Unit:Interdepartmental Studies- FMHS (Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program)Course Title and Course Number:CANC 621D2 Seminars in Cancer SciencesEstimated Number of Positions:1Total Hours of Work per Term:45.5Position Summary:The TA tasks include but are not limited to:Reading all course materials and papers assigned as student readings and for journal clubs.Attending classes in-person (Thursdays, 9 AM – 11 AM).Helping instructors evaluate student presentations.Answering students’ emails.Managing myCourses.Coordinating with guest lecturers as needed.Qualifications:PhD student in at least their 2nd year of training in any discipline related to the 4 pillars of the PhD in Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program: (1) cancer biology, (2) cancer therapeutics and diagnostics, (3) cancer etiology, prevention and prognosis, and (4) psychosocial oncology.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:$38.46Position Start Date:2027-01-05Position End Date:2027-04-23Deadline to Apply: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, [e-mail] .