Teaching Assistant - Mimm 301 - Scientific Writing Skills in Mimm Winter 2027

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Hiring Unit: Department of Microbiology & Immunology Course Title: Scientific Writing Skills in MIMM Course Code: MIMM 301 Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 45 Position Summary: To answer student questions on the discussion board and via email To set up and correct quizzes To assist in the logistics of grading writing assignments To correct assignments To provide support to students writing their outline and paper Assist faculty members with scheduling meetings with students throughout the semester as well as answer any emails from students.

Host and coordinate a journal club with students. Assist with entering grades into a spreadsheet.

Qualifications

The position is open to graduate students at Mc. Gill University with a background in microbiology and immunology. Exceptional mastery of written English. Language Requirements (if relevant): Effective communication skills in English are essential. An effective communication skill in French is desirable. Before applying, please note that to work at Mc.

Gill 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. Mc. Gill 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: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-04-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-01 Mc. Gill 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.

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