Course Lecturer - MICR 450

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a Course Lecturer for MICR 450: Environmental Microbiology in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Macdonald Campus. The course is delivered in person for 3 credits, with a per-course contract of $11,824.00.

Applicants should have graduate studies with PhD preferred in microbiology or related fields, and expertise in environmental microbiology, molecular microbial ecology, and bioinformatics. Availability for final exams is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate studies (completed PhD preferred) in microbiology, environmental microbiology, or a related field.
• Experience in environmental microbiology, molecular microbial ecology, microbial environmental genomics/metagenomics, or bioinformatics.
• Prior teaching experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course MICR 450: Environmental Microbiology in person.
• Be available for scheduled final exams and grade final exams as part of the contract.

Skills

Environmental microbiology

Molecular microbial ecology

Microbial environmental genomics/metag

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in microbiology/environmental microbiology

Job description

Course Lecturer position for MICR 450: Environmental Microbiology

Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Macdonald Campus

Teaching Qualification Requirements: Education: Graduate studies (completed PhD preferred) in microbiology, environmental microbiology, or a related field. Experience: Expertise in some or all of the following: environmental microbiology, molecular microbial ecology, microbial environmental genomics /metagenomics, bioinformatics. Prior teaching experience is an asset.

Other information: Course: 3 credits. The course will be delivered in person. Course Lecturer contract amount: $11,824.00.

Note: The McGill exam sessions take place over two weeks after the end of classes, and Course Lecturers are expected to be available on the day of a scheduled final exam and are required to grade final exams as part of their contract.

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.

Hiring Unit

Natural Resource Sciences

Location and Schedule

Location: Raymond Building (R3-011). Schedule: MWF 04:35 pm-05:25 pm. Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

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.

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