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Teaching Assistant - HGEN 400 - Winter 2025

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Montréal

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of human genetics and its surrounding area.
  • Previous experience with HGEN400 is an asset.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in supervising undergraduate students.
  • Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, employed to assist a course coordinator.
  • Only registered McGill students can be hired as TAs.

Responsibilities

  • TA should attend classes and provide weekly office hours to students.
  • TA will assist in set up, implementation and grading of exams and assignments.
  • TA will be responsible to help create and review the online presentations.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Teaching Assistant for HGEN 400 - Genetics in Medicine.

How many hours will the Teaching Assistant be expected to work per term?

The Teaching Assistant will be expected to work a total of 50 hours per term.

What are the main responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant?

The Teaching Assistant should attend classes, provide weekly office hours, assist in the setup, implementation, and grading of exams and assignments, and help create and review online presentations.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

Candidates must have extensive knowledge of human genetics, previous experience with HGEN 400 is an asset, demonstrated leadership experience in supervising undergraduate students, and proven organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

What is the required academic status of candidates applying for this position?

Only registered McGill students can be hired as Teaching Assistants.

What is the hourly salary for this position?

The hourly salary for this position is $36.25.

What are the expected start and end dates for this position?

The position is expected to start on January 6, 2025, and end on April 30, 2025.

What is the deadline to apply for this position?

The deadline to apply for this position is October 30, 2024.

What should internal candidates do to apply for this position?

Internal candidates must log into their McGill Workday account and apply using the Find Jobs report, ensuring they are connected to the VPN with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

Are there special considerations for persons with disabilities during the application process?

Yes, persons 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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