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TeachingAssistant-MicrobialPhysiologyandGenetics-MIMM323-Fall2026
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“Teaching Assistant - Microbial Physiology and Genetics - MIMM 323 - Fall 2026 at McGill University. Manage essay student/peer reviewed assignment. Address student problems with essay assignment”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, Authorized to work in Canada, Willing to work in the province of Quebec, English communication verbally and in writing
Nice to Have
Knowledge of microbiology, Taken the MIMM 323 course, Effective communication skill in French
What You'll Do.
Manage essay student/peer reviewed assignment
Address student problems with essay assignment
Help grading short written answers
Enter grades into spreadsheet
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Effective communication skills in English
Full Job Description
**Please refer to the[How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)](https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf) job aid for instructions on how to apply.** **If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).** **Hiring Unit:** Microbiology and Immunology **Course Title:** **Course Code:** MIMM 323 **Estimated Number of Positions:** 1 **Total Hours of Work per Term:** 75 **Hiring Unit:** _Microbiology and Immunology_ **Course Title and Course Number:** Microbial Physiology and Genetics: MIMM 323 **Estimated Number of Positions:** _1_ **Total Hours of Work per Term:** _75 hours_ **Position Summary:** Primarily, managing an essay student/peer reviewed assignment through the MyCourses online system called Feedback Fruits. This task does not require reading essays, but it does involve addressing student problems with the essay assignment. Also, help grading short written answers in quizzes and exams according to an outlined format for the answers. Entering these grades into a spreadsheet. **Qualifications:** A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, employed to assist a course Supervisor. Preferably knowledge of microbiology and ideally having taken the MIMM 323 course. However, basic science and English language proficiency should suffice. **Language Requirements:** Effective communication skills in English are essential. An effective communication skill in French is desirable. **_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 uni
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