Course Lecturer - MICR 450

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a part-time Course Lecturer position for MICR 450: Environmental Microbiology within the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at Macdonald Campus. The course is scheduled MWF 04:35 pm-05:25 pm and will be delivered in person for 3 credits.

Applicants should have graduate studies (PhD preferred) in microbiology or related fields, with expertise in environmental microbiology, metagenomics, and bioinformatics. Prior teaching experience is an asset.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver MICR 450: Environmental Microbiology in person; 3 credits.
• Grade final exams and be available on the day of a scheduled final exam.
• Adhere to McGill policies and deadlines; exams sessions occur post-class, and grading is required.

Skills

Environmental microbiology

Molecular microbial ecology

Metagenomics

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in microbiology

Job description

## Course Lecturer - MICR 450Apply: Raymond Building: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 16, 2026 (15 days left to apply): JR0000081461**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).****Course Lecturer position for MICR 450: Environmental Microbiology****Department of Natural Resource Sciences** Location: 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**Course Title:**Environmental Microbiology**Subject Code:**MICR 450 001**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. 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].***