Teaching Assistant (Fall 2026) - Nucleic Acids - BIOC 454

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Biochemistry

Course Title:

Nucleic Acids

Course Code:

BIOC 454

Estimated Number of Positions:

2

Total Hours of Work per Term:

93

Name of the Course Coordinator:

Prof. William Pastor

IMPORTANT: To be eligible for an appointment as a Teaching Assistant for Fall 2026 term, applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program in Fall 2026 term.

Position Summary:

• Contract period: Fall Term 2026 - Monday, August 31, to Thursday, December 31, 2026.

• Be present at introductory lecture and half of all subsequent lectures.

• Aid students at office hours and via myCourses.

• Be available to answer e-mail inquiries or direct questions. Hours flexible.

• Provide a review session before midterm and final.

• Attend midterm and final.

• Prepare practice questions for students.

• Possibility of grading exams.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in the Graduate Program in the Department of Biochemistry or within McGill University.

• Qualified candidate must have received final grade “A” in BIOC 454.

• Effective communication skills in English are essential. French is an asset.

Instructions to the Candidate:

• Make sure you apply either internal or external candidate, based on your current status in at McGill and/or Workday system.

• However, if your current active position/contract with McGill is ending soon, it is best to apply as an external candidate as your access to Workday might be restricted due to contract termination.

• Please note that the rate of pay (vacation pay (6%) and statutory holiday (3.6%) compensation included) as of First Sunday of August 2026: $38.46.

All candidates should complete the questionnaire and upload relevant documents such as:

• a copy of the proof of enrollment letter for Fall 2026.

• Updated CV including any previous TA experience in the Department of Biochemistry or within McGill University.

• If you are an International Student, you must hold a valid study permit covering TA contract period.

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.

McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

Hourly Salary:

$37.34

Position Start Date:

2026-08-31

Position End Date:

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-06-01

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