Immunology Teaching Assistant — Grading & Student Support

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Microbiology & Immunology seeks a Teaching Assistant for MIMM 314, offering 90 hours per term. Responsibilities include grading, assisting with MyCourses, answering student questions, and helping with exam logistics.

English communication is essential; French desirable. Based at McGill University in Quebec, the position requires availability for the start date in 2027 and extension through the term end date.

Qualifications

• Preferably knowledge of Immunology & Microbiology and key research methods.
• Ideally having taken Immunology MIMM 214 and 314 or substantially equivalent Immunology course.
• Excellent time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Grade short written answers in quizzes and exams according to an outlined format.
• Enter grades into a spreadsheet and assist with uploading course content on MyCourses.
• Answer student questions in person or via email and coordinate with lecturer/coordinator.
• Monitor MyCourses and discussion groups daily and interject when guidance is needed.
• Prepare and deliver at least two pre-exam tutorial sessions if requested.
• Be available for mid-term/final exam setup and adjudication, and assist in coordinating exams.

Skills

Immunology knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

Communication skills in English

French desirable

Job description

McGill University’s Department of Microbiology & Immunology seeks a Teaching Assistant for MIMM 314, offering 90 hours per term. Responsibilities include grading, assisting with MyCourses, answering student questions, and helping with exam logistics.

English communication is essential; French desirable. Based at McGill University in Quebec, the position requires availability for the start date in 2027 and extension through the term end date.