Teaching Assistant - MIMM 314 - Intermediate Immunology Winter 2027

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Microbiology & Immunology seeks a Teaching Assistant for MIMM 314, offering 90 hours per term. Responsibilities include grading, assisting with MyCourses, answering student questions, and helping with exam logistics.

English communication is essential; French desirable. Based at McGill University in Quebec, the position requires availability for the start date in 2027 and extension through the term end date.

Qualifications

• Preferably knowledge of Immunology & Microbiology and key research methods.
• Ideally having taken Immunology MIMM 214 and 314 or substantially equivalent Immunology course.
• Excellent time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Grade short written answers in quizzes and exams according to an outlined format.
• Enter grades into a spreadsheet and assist with uploading course content on MyCourses.
• Answer student questions in person or via email and coordinate with lecturer/coordinator.
• Monitor MyCourses and discussion groups daily and interject when guidance is needed.
• Prepare and deliver at least two pre-exam tutorial sessions if requested.
• Be available for mid-term/final exam setup and adjudication, and assist in coordinating exams.

Skills

Immunology knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

Communication skills in English

French desirable

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Microbiology & Immunology Course Title: Intermediate Immunology Course Code: MIMM 314 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 90

Position Summary: Grading short written answers in quizzes and exams according to an outlined format for the answers. Enter these grades into a spreadsheet. Assist with the uploading of course content on MyCourses (feel free to change or add to content) Take questions from students in person or via email and answer them according to a reasonable weekly schedule. Seek help from the lecturer or coordinator in dealing with difficult questions or organizational matters. Visit the students' MyCourses and Facebook discussion groups daily to interject a comment when correction or guidance is necessary. Build a list of frequently asked or instructive questions and answers which can be made available on MyCourses. Arrange and give at least 2 (two) pre-exam tutorial/discussion sessions (if requested) based upon problems students have which the TA has identified in advance. Be ready to lead group discussions during 2 Mystery Cases in class. Be present at lectures sufficiently to allow the students and lecturers to get to know you and become familiar with the professors and their classes. Assist with setup and adjudication of mid-term/finals exams. In cooperation with the coordinator, be present at the mid-term exam in case of problems and student questions. Meet with the coordinator periodically to discuss the progress of the course in relation to the TA work schedule, and to the institute changes or innovations to improve the communication and learning process.

Qualifications: Preferably knowledge of Immunology & Microbiology and key research methods and ideally having taken at least the Immunology MIMM 214 and 314 coursed, or a substantially equivalent Immunology course, and performed well in it. Excellent time management skills are required.

Language Requirements (if relevant): 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: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-04-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-01

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