Teaching Assistant - PHGY 212 - Introductory Physiology 1

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites a registered graduate student to support Introductory Physiology 1 (PHGY 212) as a teaching assistant. You will attend orientation, demonstrate in multiple 3.5‑hour lab sessions, grade lab reports and quizzes, and lead a one‑hour tutorial session to help students understand the material.

Applicants must be a Master’s or Doctoral student at McGill and hold a BSc in Physiology or an allied field. English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate student at McGill University pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree.
• B.Sc. in Physiology or allied science with knowledge of the lab session area.

Responsibilities

• Attend one 1 hour orientation session.
• Demonstrating in 6-10x3.5 hour lab sessions.
• Grading lab reports/quizzes.
• Giving a one-hour tutorial session.

Education

Master's or Doctoral level graduate student at McGill University

B.Sc. in Physiology or allied science knowledge of the area of Physiology in the given lab session

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Physiology

Course Title

Introductory Physiology 1

Course Code

PHGY 212

Estimated Number of Positions

1

Total Hours of Work per Term

63

Position Summary

• Attend one 1 hour orientation session.
• Demonstrating in 6-10x31/2 hour lab sessions.
• Grading lab reports/quizzes.
• Giving a one-hour tutorial session.

Qualifications

• Registered Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level at McGill University.
• B.Sc. In Physiology or allied science knowledge of the area of Physiology in the given lab session.

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: 2026-10-19

Position End Date: 2026-12-23

Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-23

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].

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.

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