Course Lecturer - Physiology - PHGY560 - Light Microscopy for the Life Sciences

1000scholars; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for teaching the PHGY560 Light Microscopy for the Life Sciences course. Responsibilities include lectures, labs, exams, and marking, with TA supervision and coordination with core facilities.

The role emphasizes imaging expertise, teaching credentials, and campus presence in Quebec. The position requires a PhD in bioimaging or MSc with practical experience totaling five years, and candidates should be prepared to engage with diverse students and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience with a wide range of imaging instruments and biological samples is an asset.
• Teaching qualification: Ph.D. in bioimaging or MSc with 5 years of practical experience.
• Experience coordinating and teaching is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2x2 hour lectures per week.
• Implement 5 tests and 6 assignments per term.
• Select seminar journal articles for students.
• Guide students for oral presentations and evaluate seminars.
• Run hands-on laboratory activities.
• Supervise two teaching assistants.
• Implement and mark end-of-term exam.
• Provide final marks to Physiology department.
• Coordinate with core facilities for lab activities requiring research infrastructure.
• Upload teaching PowerPoint presentations to MyCourses.
• Oversee TA marking of tests/assignments and final exams.
• Enter grades on MyCourses.
• Record lectures on Zoom and upload content when appropriate.
• Interact with students and approve class absences.

Skills

Imaging instruments

Biological samples

Teaching coordination

Education

Ph.D. in bioimaging or related field

MSc + 5 years practical experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach 2x2 hour lectures per week.
• Implement 5 tests and 6 assignments throughout the term.
• Choose seminar journal articles for students.
• Guide students for oral presentations and evaluate seminar presentations.
• Run hands on laboratory activities as part of the course.
• Supervise two teaching assistants who will contribute as lab assistants and markers for the course.
• Implement and mark an end of term exam.
• Provide final marks to the department of physiology.
• Coordinate with core facilities for lab activities requiring research infrastructure.

Other main responsibilities include

• Upload teaching PowerPoint presentations to MyCourses
• Oversee teaching assistant marking of tests and assignments, marking final exams
• Enter grades on MyCourses
• Record lectures on Zoom and upload recorded content if appropriate
• Interact with students and approve class absences as appropriate

Experience

• Experience with a wide range of imaging instruments and biological samples would be an asset.
• Teaching Qualification Requirements: Ph.D. in bioimaging or related field or MSc plus practical experience totaling 5 years.
• Experience in coordinating and teaching is an asset.

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 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].

Hiring Unit:

Physiology

Course Title:

PHGY560 Light Microscopy for the Life Sciences

Subject Code:

PHGY 560

Location:

MCMED 1101 or 1131

Schedule:

Monday and Wednesday 11h35-13h25

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-15