"Teaching Assistant - EXMD635-1"

Hiring Unit:

Experimental Medicine

Course Title and Course Number:

Experimental and Clinical Oncology EXMD 635-1

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

45 hours (approximately)

Position Summary:

The TA tasks include but are not limited to:

• Organizing a Discussions Board on myCourses, where students can exchange answers to potential exam questions, and monitoring the discussion board.
• Coordinating attendance for tumour boards, sending Zoom links to students and ensuring that no more than two students attend the same tumour board session.
• Organizing quizzes on myCourses (includes midterm and final exams students access through the Respondus software.)
• Correction of midterm and final exams.
• Assist with the correction of essays.
• Organize lectures evaluations, send link to students during or after each lecture and collect the responses.
• Send an email reminder to lecturers of the following week.
• Receive PowerPoint presentations from lecturers and upload them on myCourses.
• Answer students’ emails.
• Course attendance as needed.
• If class is conducted via Zoom, serving as a co-host on Zoom to ensure a stable connection and providing technical support if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Priority will be given to students who have previously taken the course, EXMD 635D1/D2.
• Must be available to attend classes (Tuesdays, 3 PM – 6 PM).
• Must be willing to learn new software and web tools.

Students applying should indicate knowledge/experience in any of the following areas:

• Prior registration in EXMD 635 D1/D2
• Organization and time management skills
• Proofreading skills
• Demonstrated knowledge working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Effective communication skills
• Familiarity with web conferencing technology (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco WebEx)

Hourly Salary:

$36.25

Position Start Date:

2025-05-20

Position End Date:

2025-12-19

Deadline to Apply:

2025-06-19

McGill 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. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.