Teaching Assistant BIEN 219- F26

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Hiring Unit

Department of Bioengineering

Course Title

Introduction to Physical, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Course Code

BIEN 219

Estimated Number of Positions

1

Total Hours of Work per Term

120

Position Summary

• A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student employed to assist a Course Supervisor.
• Assist Professor in preparing, grading, and reviewing HW sets & other assignments, quizzes, exams.
• Prepare, conduct, and lead tutorials
• Reading course materials
• Communication with students regarding MyCourses

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Biology, Bioengineering, or closely-related field
• Currently registered as a graduate student at McGill University.
• 1 year of college calculus, chemistry, and physics
• BIOL 112 or similar, BIOL/BIEN219 or similar, MATH 222 or similar
• Preference given to candidates that have previously completed BIOL/BIEN219.

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

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply

2026-07-29

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