Teaching Assistant - EXMD 601

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

Job summary

McGill University seeks a part-time course assistant for EXMD 601, Real World Applications of Data Science and Informatics, in Montreal. You will help organize course materials on myCourses and support interactive lab sessions, along with grading midterms and assisting with final presentations.

Applicants must be enrolled as Masters or PhD students at McGill, with strong English and ideally experience in teaching, programming, and health informatics. Start date 2027-01-05; end date 2027-04-30.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a McGill master's or doctoral program.
• Prefer Master/PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Computer Science or related fields.
• Graduate teaching experience is preferred.
• Eligible to work in Canada; English required; French is a plus.
• Experience with digital health, health informatics or machine learning is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing course materials on myCourses.
• Assist in conducting interactive lab sessions.
• Grade midterm and assist with in-person final presentations.
• Provide assistance to students on conceptual clarification and communicate areas of confusion to the instructor.

Skills

Graduate teaching experience

Programming experience

Machine learning

Health informatics

Digital health initiatives

English language proficiency

Education

Masters or PhD student at McGill

Job description

Hiring Unit

Dept of Medicine, Division of Experimental Medicine

Course Title

Real World Applications of Data Science and Informatics

Course Code

EXMD 601

Estimated Number of Positions

1

Total Hours of Work per Term

45

Position Summary

Assist with organization of course materials on myCourses. Assist in the conduct of interactive lab- sessions. Grade midterm and assist in grading in-person final presentations. Provide assistance to students on conceptual clarification and communicate areas of confusion to the instructor.

Qualifications

ONLY Current Masters or Doctoral student at McGill. Preferably M.Sc. or PhD Student in any field; Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical and Translational Research, Experimental Surgery, Computer Science and/or related fields. Graduate teaching experience is preferred and an asset. Must be eligible to work in Canada English required, (written French would be a plus) Experience in developing, curating, designing, coding innovations or being involved in digital health initiatives, or with programming language experience and experience in machine learning and health informatics. An understanding of the digital health space, is expected but not essential. Good Communication skills.

Hourly Salary

$38.46

Position Start Date

2027-01-05

Position End Date

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply

2026-11-01

Equity and Diversity

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].

Location

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.