Teaching Assistant - EXSU 606

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

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Statistics for Surgical Research (EXSU 606). Assist in organizing course materials, conducting interactive lab sessions, and grading exams and assignments. Provide student support on conceptual questions and communicate uncertainties to the instructor.

Position works on campus in Montreal with eligibility to work in Canada. The role starts 2027-01-05 and ends 2027-04-06, with an estimated hourly salary of $38.46.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training or experience in surgical outcomes, healthcare, clinical sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience navigating myCourses.
• Knowledge of topics related to surgical outcomes research is preferred.
• Ability to analyze healthcare challenges by considering the relevant problems, patient populations, and outcomes.
• Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and constructive feedback skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Successful completion of EXSU 610 with a final grade of A.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Experience with myCourses

Surgical outcomes knowledge

Healthcare analytics

Team collaboration

Ethical conduct

Education

Graduate-level training or experience in surgical outcomes/healthcare/clinical sciences

Tools

myCourses

Job description

Hiring Unit

Surgery - Division of Surgical and Interventional Sciences

Course Title

Statistics for Surgical Research

Course Code

EXSU 606

Estimated Number of Positions

1

Total Hours of Work per Term

60

Position Summary

Assist with organization of course materials on myCourses.

Assist in the conduct of interactive lab- sessions.

Grade exams and assist in grading assignments and presentations.

Provide assistance to students on conceptual clarification and communicate areas of confusion to the instructor.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training or experience in surgical outcomes, healthcare, clinical sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience navigating myCourses.
• Knowledge of topics related to surgical outcomes research is preferred.
• Ability to analyze healthcare challenges by considering the relevant problems, patient populations, and outcomes.
• Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and constructive feedback skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Successful completion of EXSU 610 with a final grade of A.

Eligibility

Only Current Masters or Doctoral students registered at McGill are eligible to apply as Teaching Assistant.

Preferably those in Surgical and Interventional Sciences.

Students in Public Health, Epidemiology, Experimental Medicine, Computer Science, or a related field are also eligible.

Who are External and Internal Candidates?

External Candidates: Current McGill Graduate Student that has held previous jobs/contracts at the university and currently does not have an active job in Workday > applies as an External Candidate.

Internal Candidates: Current McGill Graduate Student with an active job(s)/contract(s) in Workday > applies as an Internal Candidate.

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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

$38.46

Position Start Date

2027-01-05

Position End Date

2027-04-06

Deadline to Apply

2026-11-01

Equity & Diversity Statement

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].

Additional Information

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.

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