Teaching Assistant: ANAT 541 - Cell and Molecular Biology of Aging

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

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a teaching assignment in Anatomy & Cell Biology. The position supports the course ANAT 541 - Cell and Molecular Biology of Aging, with a 90-hour term workload split among lecture delivery, student inquiries, quizzes, and grant-proposal grading.

The role requires familiarity with ANAT 541 or related research experience and strong English communication. Term runs Jan 4, 2027 to May 7, 2027 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Qualifications

• Have taken and excelled in ANAT 541 or have significant research experience in one or more topics covered in ANAT 541.
• Effective communication skills in English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and give a 30-minute lecture on grant writing/techniques (2.5 hours).
• Answer student inquiries regarding assignments and be available for office hours or online discussion (7.5 hours).
• Teaching Assistant will prepare and grade 5 quizzes (20 hours).
• Teaching Assistant will grade 30 grant proposals (60 hours).

Skills

Effective communication

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Anatomy & Cell Biology

Course Title:

Cell and Molecular Biology of Aging

Course Code:

ANAT 541 001

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

90

Hiring Unit:

Anatomy and Cell Biology

Course Title and Course Number:

ANAT 541 - Cell and Molecular Biology of Aging

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

90

Position Summary:

Prepare and give 30-minute lecture on grant writing/techniques (2.5 hours). Answer student inquires with respect to assignments and be available for office hours or online discussion (7.5 hours).Teaching Assistant will be preparing and grading 5 quizzes (20 hours). Teaching Assistant will perform grading of 30 grant proposals (60 hours).

Qualifications:

Have taken and excelled in ANAT 541 or have significant research experience in one or more topics covered in ANAT 541.

Effective communication skills in English are essential.

Hourly Salary:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

2027-01-04

Position End Date:

2027-05-07

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-02

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].