Teaching Assistant: ANAT 565 - Diseases-Membrane Trafficking

McGill University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Anatomy & Cell Biology (ANAT 565 001). One position available for the 2027 winter term with a total of 48 hours of work per term. TAs attend classes, assist with course participation assessment, organize peer review sessions, and help with quizzes and handouts.

Weekly office hours are required, with email support as needed. Applicants must have completed ANAT 565 or a similar high-level cell biology course, with strong communication skills in

Qualifications

• Must have taken ANAT 565 or equivalent upper-level cell biology related course, or a similarly organized graduate cell biology related course.
• Previous knowledge of cell biology appropriate for this course is required.
• Effective communication skills in English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend all classes and assess course participation portion of grade.
• Help to organize and supervise student peer review sessions.
• Assist professors with distribution of quizzes and handouts.
• Invigilate the five quizzes.
• Perform other lecture-related tasks as needed.
• Provide weekly office hours to students, online if needed.
• Answer emails.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

ANAT 565 or equivalent course

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Anatomy & Cell Biology

Course Title:

Diseases-Membrane Trafficking

Course Code:

ANAT 565 001

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

48

Position Summary:

Teaching Assistant must attend all classes and assess course participation portion of grade as well as help to organize and supervise student peer review sessions. Assist professors with distribution of quizzes and handouts, invigilate the five quizzes, other lecture-related tasks. Provide weekly office hours to students, online if needed, answer e mails.

Qualifications:

Must have taken and passed ANAT 565 or similar upper-level cell biology related course, or a similarly organized graduate cell biology related course. Previous knowledge of cell biology appropriate for this course is required. Good communication skills.

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].