Teaching Assistant - MIMM 301-Scientific Writing Skills in MIMM

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking graduate students for a position assisting in microbiology and immunology courses. Candidates will support students with assignments, coordinate quizzes, and host journal clubs. Exceptional mastery of written English is essential. The role requires authorization to work in Canada and is located in Quebec.

Qualifications

• Open to graduate students at McGill University.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Willing to work in Quebec at the campus.

Responsibilities

• Answer student questions on discussion board and via email.
• Set up and correct quizzes.
• Assist in logistics of grading writing assignments.
• Correct assignments and provide support for writing.
• Host and coordinate a journal club with students.
• Assist faculty with scheduling meetings.
• Enter grades into spreadsheet.

Skills

Exceptional mastery of written English

Background in microbiology and immunology

Education

Graduate student at McGill University

Job description

Overview

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Hiring Unit: Microbiology & Immunology

Course Title and Course Number:

MIMM 301- Scientific Writing Skills in MIMM

Estimated Number of Positions: 2

Total Hours of Work per Term: 45

Position Summary:

• To answer student questions on the discussion board and via email
• To set up and correct quizzes
• To assist in the logistics of grading writing assignments
• To correct assignments
• To provide support to students writing their outline and paper
• Assist faculty members with scheduling meetings with students throughout the semester as well as answer any emails from students
• Host and coordinate a journal club with students
• Assist with entering grades into a spreadsheet

Qualifications:

The position is open to graduate students at McGill University with a background in microbiology and immunology. Exceptional mastery of written English.

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: 37.34

Position Start Date: 2026-01-05

Position End Date: 2026-05-08

Deadline to Apply: 2025-11-03

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].