Grader/BIOL300

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a part-time Grader for the BIOL300 course. The role involves marking assignments and exams, preparing grading keys, and providing detailed feedback within set deadlines. Grading data is entered into MyCourses and Excel spreadsheets to maintain accurate records.

An English-language environment is required for all communications. The position requires prior TA/Grader experience in Biology and current enrollment as a McGill graduate student.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Grader for a Biology course.
• Must be enrolled as a Graduate Student, McGill University.

Responsibilities

• Marks assignments and exams following set guidelines.
• Completes grading keys and provides detailed feedback.
• Completes grading by specific deadline.
• Maintains records of grades by entering them into MyCourses and/or Excel files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management

Deadlines

Education

Graduate student at McGill

Tools

MyCourses

Excel

Job description

Department of Biology: Grader: BIOL300

Position Summary

Marks assignments and exams following set guidelines.

Completes grading keys and provides detailed feedback.

Completes grading by specific deadline.

Maintains records of grades by entering them into MyCourses and/or excel files.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Attention to detail and ability to grade accurately and consistently.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of examination materials and student records.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to meet grading deadlines.

Education/Experience

Must have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Grader for a Biology course.

Must be enrolled as a Graduate Student, McGill University.

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

$22.00

Position Start Date

2026-09-09

Position End Date

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply

2026-09-23

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