Teaching Assistant - Biology of Microorganisms - MIMM 211 - Fall 2025

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant for the Biology of Microorganisms course. This role involves supporting lectures, conducting tutorials, and assisting with exam invigilation. Ideal candidates are graduate students with a background in Microbiology or Immunology, demonstrating strong communication skills in English, with French as a plus. Join a dynamic environment that values equity and diversity, where your contributions will enhance the learning experience of students. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the academic community and develop your teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate student at McGill University assisting in a course.
• B.Sc. or B.A. in Microbiology and Immunology required.

Responsibilities

• Attend all lectures and assist lecturers with materials.
• Conduct pre-exam tutorials and invigilate exams.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English

Effective communication skills in French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Immunology

Graduate student status (Master’s or Doctoral level)

Job description

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Teaching Assistant - Biology of Microorganisms - MIMM 211 - Fall 2025

Apply locations Duff Medical Bldg. time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 2, 2025 (22 days left to apply) job requisition id JR0000064969

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Hiring Unit:
Microbiology and Immunology

Course Title and Course Number:
Biology of Microorganisms: MIMM 211

Estimated Number of Positions:
1

Total Hours of Work per Term:
60 hours

Position Summary:
Attend all lectures. Assist lecturers in all audio-visuals. Post lectures and course materials on MyCourses. Answer preliminary E-mail queries from students. Review relevant lecture material. Conduct two pre-exam tutorials (midterm and final). Help in exam invigilation and exam handling. Invigilate exam reviews.

Qualifications:

A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, employed to assist a course Supervisor. Have a B.Sc. or B.A. in Microbiology and Immunology. Preferably would have taken MIMM 211. Preferably a graduate student from Microbiology & Immunology.

Language Requirements: Effective communication skills in English are essential. An effective communication skill in French is desirable.

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:

$36.25

Position Start Date:

2025-08-27

Position End Date:

2025-12-19

Deadline to Apply:

2025-06-01

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] .

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