Teaching Assistant – Principles of Toxicology – PHAR 303 – Winter 2025

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Course Title and Course Number:

Principles of Toxicology – PHAR 303

Estimated Number of Positions:

2

Total Hours of Work per Term:

60 hours per position

Position Summary:

• Coordinate and run tutorials.
• Coordinate and manage student PowerPoint and oral presentations.
• Setting up and invigilate exams.
• Provide individualized assistance to students having difficulty with the course material, including small group tutorial sessions.
• Grade exam short essays and posters. Answer questions on the myCourses platform.

Qualifications:

• Only registered McGill Graduate students are eligible to apply as Teaching Assistants.
• NOTE: All candidates will have to fill out the questionnaire and upload relevant documents (Study permit (if applicable)/Proof of enrollment for Winter 2025 term).
• Graduate student who has successfully passed PHAR 303 and PHAR 563 or equivalent.
• Must have sufficient command of English to be able to help international students. 
• Very good communication skills and attention to detail.

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Internal Candidates:

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

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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. 

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Hourly Salary:

$36.25

Position Start Date:

2025-01-06

Position End Date:

2025-05-09

Deadline to Apply:

2024-11-04

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