Teaching Assistant - MIMM - Scientific Writing Skills in MIMM Winter

Hiring Unit

Department of Microbiology & Immunology

Scientific Writing Skills in MIMM

MIMM 301

2

45

• To answer student questions on the discussion board and via email
• To set up and correct quizzes
• To assist in the logistics of grading writing assignments
• To correct assignments
• To provide support to students writing their outline and paper
• Assist faculty members with scheduling meetings with students throughout the semester as well as answer any emails from students.
• Host and coordinate a journal club with students.
• Assist with entering grades into a spreadsheet.

• The position is open to graduate students at McGill University with a background in microbiology and immunology.
• Exceptional mastery of written English.
• Language Requirements (if relevant):
  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.

$38.46

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