Teaching Assistant - Molecular Microbiology Lab - MIMM 384 - Fall 2026

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) 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:

Molecular Microbiology Lab

Course Code:

MIMM 384

Estimated Number of Positions:

8

Total Hours of Work per Term:

130

Hiring Unit:
Microbiology and Immunology

Course Title and Course Number:
Molecular Microbiology Lab: MIMM 384

Estimated Number of Positions:
8

Total Hours of Work per Term:
130 per position

Position Summary:
Instruct second year undergraduate students in a practical course on techniques in microbiology. Teaching and supervision of the laboratory session on Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 5:30 p.m. Supervision of a 1-hour follow-up period on Fridays, depending on the lab exercise, up to 2 hours may be shifted from Wednesday to Friday, as needed. In addition, teaching assistants will provide a specific time to respond to student questions at their discretion (e.g., office hours, emails). Teaching assistants are responsible for instructing the students on safe laboratory procedures, ensuring that they are followed and that all accidents are reported to the Laboratory Course Coordinator. Teaching assistants are also responsible for grading quizzes, laboratory reports and examinations, helping in exam invigilation and exam handling and invigilating exam reviews.

Qualifications:

A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, employed to assist a course Supervisor. Suitable background in cell and molecular biology, bacteriology and microbial genetics. Thorough detailed instruction will be provided, teaching assistants should be familiar with the safe laboratory uses of toxic chemicals, infectious agents, and all the equipment used during the lab sessions. Preference is given to qualified graduate student applicant.

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 university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary:

$37.34

Position Start Date:

2026-05-11

Position End Date:

2026-12-22

Deadline to Apply:

2026-05-27

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.