Teaching Assistant - Protein Structure and Function - BIOC 450 - Fall 2024

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Biochemistry

Course Title and Course Number:
Protein Structure and Function - BIOC 450
Estimated Number of Positions:
2 (Two)
Total Hours of Work per Term:
85 hours per position
Position Summary:

Only registered McGill students can be hired as TAs

• Contract Period: Tuesday, September 03, 2024 to Friday, December 23, 2024.

  Be present at lectures given remotely and help students, answer questions via chat room or other means.

• Aid students via myCourses.

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

• Provide a review session (remotely) upon completion of each course section.

• Help grading questions throughout the semester as discussed with course coordinators and instructors.

• Possibility of grading exams

Qualifications:

Only registered McGill students can be hired as TAs

• Student enrolled in the Graduate Program in the Department of Biochemistry.

• Qualified candidate must have received final grade “A” in BIOC 450.

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Language Requirements:

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

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Hourly Salary:

$35.20

Position Start Date:

2024-09-03

Position End Date:

2024-12-23

Deadline to Apply:

2024-06-30

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