Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Biochemistry of Macromolecules - BIOC 312

McGill University; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Winter 2027 term for the Biochemistry of Macromolecules course (BIOC 312). Eligibility requires current enrollment in a McGill graduate program for Winter 2027, with strong English communication skills; French is an asset. The TA will attend lectures, assist students via myCourses, answer inquiries, invigilate exams, and lead review sessions.

Hours are flexible. Hourly salary is $38.46.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program for Winter 2027.
• Effective communication skills in English are essential.
• French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be present at all lectures and aid students via myCourses.
• Answer e‑mail inquiries or direct questions.
• Hours flexible.
• Provide a review session after each course section (shared among TAs).
• Contact Course Coordinator ahead of time to discuss responsibilities.
• Invigilate midterms and exam viewing sessions.

Skills

English proficiency

French is an asset

Education

Graduate student in Biochemistry or McGill grad program

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Biochemistry

Course Title: Biochemistry of Macromolecules

Course Code: BIOC 312

Estimated Number of Positions: 3

Total Hours of Work per Term: 72

Name of the Course Coordinator: Prof. Sidong Huang

Position Summary

• IMPORTANT: To be eligible for an appointment as a Teaching Assistant for Winter 2027 term, applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program in Winter 2027 term.
• Be present at all lectures and aid students via myCourses.
• Be available to answer e‑mail inquiries or direct questions.
• Hours flexible.
• Provide a review session upon completion of each course section (distributed among TAs).
• Contact Course Coordinator ahead of time to discuss responsibilities.
• Invigilate midterms and exam viewing sessions.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program within the Department of Biochemistry, or in another graduate program at McGill University, for the Winter 2027 term.
• Effective communication skills in English are essential.
• French is an asset.

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2027-01-05

Position End Date: 2027-05-07

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02

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