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TeachingAssistant-SEA-PHAGES-MIMM390-Fall2026
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“Teaching Assistant - SEA-PHAGES - MIMM 390 - Fall 2026 at McGill University. Skills: Teaching, Research techniques, Lab procedures. Instruct and guide students. Demonstrate research techniques and theory”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, B. Sc. or B. A. in Microbiology & Immunology, experience in a similar course, authorized to work in Canada, willing to work in the province of Quebec
Nice to Have
Have ideally taken the course in the past, An effective communication skill in French
What You'll Do.
Instruct and guide students
Demonstrate research techniques and theory
Explain techniques and theory
Demonstrate technical skills
Instruct on safe laboratory procedures
Respond to student questions
Participate in team-building exercises
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:** SEA-Phages **Course Code:** MIMM 390 **Estimated Number of Positions:** 2 **Total Hours of Work per Term:** 85 **Hiring Unit:** _Microbiology and Immunology_ **Course Title and Course Number:** SEA-PHAGES: MIMM 390 **Estimated Number of Positions:** _2_ **Total Hours of Work per Term:** _85 hours_ **Position Summary:** Instruct and guide 26 second- and third-year undergraduate students in the Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science (SEA-PHAGES) course. This lab-based course focusing on bacteriophage discovery research will take place in person. Teaching assistants will demonstrate research techniques and theory in Microbiology and Virology and grade them in a variety of assessments such as participation/ performance, lab reports, lab books, flow charts, quizzes, presentations, and other assignments. Teaching assistants are expected to read the week’s material prior to the pre-lab session. They will attend an in-person TA meeting with the instructor, then attend the lab on the same days. TAs will be required to explain techniques and theory to the students and may be asked to proceed with short technical demonstrations. Teaching assistants are responsible for instructing the students on safe laboratory procedures. In addition, teaching assistants will respond to student questions through email or office hours and will be asked to participate or lead in some team-building exer
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