Teaching Assistant - EXMD 635D1/D2

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical and Translational Research and Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program

Course Title:

Experimental and Clinical Oncology

Course Code:

EXMD 635

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

90

Hiring Unit: Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical and Translational Research and Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program

Position Summary:

• 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 student 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:

• Only Current Masters or Doctoral student registered at McGill are eligible to apply as Teaching Assistant, PhD preferred.  

• 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.

• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Skills Required:

• 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)

NOTE: All candidates will have to fill out the questionnaire and upload relevant documents (Study permit (if applicable)/Proof of enrollment for Fall 2026 term).

Who are External and Internal Candidates?

External Candidates:

Current McGill Graduate Student that has held previous jobs/contracts at the university and currently does not have an active job in Workday > applies as an External Candidate 

Note: Review the information found here before you apply as external https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/workday_guide_for_applying_to_ta_positions.pdf

Internal Candidates:

Current McGill Graduate Student with an active job(s)/contract(s) in Workday > applies as an Internal Candidate

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:

2026-08-31

Position End Date:

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

2026-05-21

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, [email protected].