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Teaching Assistant - Advanced Strategies in Genetics & Genomics - BIOC 600 - Winter 2025

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McGill University

4d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Science
    Education & Teaching
  • Montréal
  • Quick Apply
    26d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be a registered McGill Graduate student in Biochemistry with one year of experience and proficiency in Bioinformatics and specialized fields.
  • You will assist in lectures or lab demos, respond to email inquiries, mark quizzes and one final section, and invigilate exam viewing sessions. Hours are flexible.

Requirements

  • Only registered McGill Graduate students are eligible to apply as Teaching Assistants.
  • NOTE: All candidates will have to fill out the questionnaire and upload relevant documents (Study permit (if applicable)/Proof of enrollment for Winter 2025 term).
  • Student enrolled in the Graduate Program in the Department of Biochemistry.
  • Student has at least one-year experience in the graduate program. With demonstrated experience in Bioinformatics.
  • Student has received demonstrated experience in the specialized fields listed above.

Responsibilities

  • Be present at lectures OR run hands-on, in lab demonstrations.
  • Be available to answer e-mail inquiries or direct questions. Hours flexible.
  • Mark quizzes and one section of the final; invigilate exam viewing sessions.

FAQs

What is the hiring unit for this position?

The hiring unit is the Department of Biochemistry.

How many positions are available for this Teaching Assistant role?

There are 2 positions available for this Teaching Assistant role.

What is the total number of hours of work expected per term?

The total number of hours of work expected per term is 27 hours.

What are the main responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant?

The main responsibilities include attending lectures or running hands-on lab demonstrations, being available to answer email inquiries, marking quizzes and one section of the final exam, and invigilating exam viewing sessions.

What are the eligibility criteria for applying to this position?

Only registered McGill Graduate students are eligible to apply as Teaching Assistants, specifically students enrolled in the Graduate Program in the Department of Biochemistry with at least one year of experience in the graduate program and demonstrated experience in Bioinformatics.

What is the duration of the contract for this position?

The contract period for this position is from January 6, 2025, to May 9, 2025.

What is the hourly salary for this position?

The hourly salary for this position is $36.25.

What is the deadline to apply for this Teaching Assistant position?

The deadline to apply for this Teaching Assistant position is October 31, 2024.

How should current McGill employees apply for this position?

Current McGill employees must log into their McGill Workday account and apply using the Find Jobs report.

What accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities?

Applicants with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca in confidence.

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