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

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in the Anatomy & Cell Biology unit for ANAT 541 001. The role includes preparing and delivering a 30-minute lecture on grant writing, assisting students during office hours and online discussions, and supporting grading tasks.

The TA will prepare and grade quizzes and evaluate grant proposals, totaling 90 hours across the term. Hourly compensation is $38.46.

Qualifications

• Have taken and excelled in ANAT 541 or have significant research experience in 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 with respect to 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 perform grading of 30 grant proposals (60 hours).

Skills

Communication in English

Education

ANAT 541 course taken or relevant research

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

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

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