Teaching Assistant - HGEN 400: Genetics in Medicine Winter 2027

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Human Genetics

Course Title:

Genetics in Medicine

Course Code:

HGEN 400

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

50

Position Summary:

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.

Qualifications Required:

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.

Language Requirements (if relevant): Effective communication skills in English are essential.

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 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

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