Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function - BIOC 212

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

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for Teaching Assistant positions for Winter 2027 in Biochemistry BIOC 212. TAs assist with lectures, support students via myCourses, respond to emails, and help maintain course flow.

Hours are flexible and include a one-hour review session after each course section, plus invigilating midterms and exam viewing sessions. Applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program for Winter 2027; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate students enrolled in a McGill graduate program for Winter 2027.
• Passed BIOC/ANAT 212.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• English communication required; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be present at assigned lectures and aid students via myCourses.
• Reply to e-mail inquiries and manage student questions.
• Hours are flexible; provide a one-hour review session after each course section.
• Invigilate midterms and exam viewing sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

English communication

French an asset

Education

Graduate student in Biochemistry

BIOC/ANAT 212 completed

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Biochemistry

Course Title

Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function

Course Code

BIOC 212

Estimated Number of Positions

3

Total Hours of Work per Term

50

Name of the Course Coordinators

Prof. Maria Vera Ugalde & Prof. Robert Scott Kiss

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 assigned lectures and aid students via myCourses. Be available to answer e-mail inquiries or direct questions. Hours flexible. Provide a one-hour review session upon completion of each course section. 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. Graduate students who have successfully passed BIOC/ANAT 212. Very good communication skills and attention to detail. Effective communication skills in English are essential. French is an asset.

Instructions to the Candidate

Make sure you apply as an external candidate. All candidates should complete the questionnaire and upload relevant documents such as: a copy of the McGill proof of enrollment letter for Winter 2027. Updated CV including any previous TA experience in the Department of Biochemistry or within McGill University. If you are an International Student, you must hold a valid study permit covering TA contract period. Please attach a copy of your study permit. 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. McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

Hourly Salary

$38.46

Position Start Date

2027-01-05

Position End Date

2027-05-07

Deadline to Apply

2026-11-02

Equity and 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].