McGill University

BIOL 335 Marine Mammals TA 100 hrs

Stewart Biology Bldg Part time

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.

If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).

Hiring Unit:

Course Title:

Course Code:

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

0


Position Summary:

- Communicate with course coordinator with regards to travel with students and safety protocols

- Assist instructor with course activities, logistics, safety protocols, and grading

- Coordinate with host institution (Huntsman Marine Science Centre) over course schedule, logistics, and safety protocols

- Aid delivery of course content

- Aid students with lectures, field trips and assignments

- Adhere to all McGill and Huntsman Marine Science Centre protocols with regard to course delivery and safety protocols


Qualifications:

- Knowledge of biology, anatomy, and behaviour of mammals (specifically marine mammals, humans, and dogs would be an asset)

- Proficient at LibreOffice and/or Microsoft Word (including Track Changes), Powerpoint and Excel

- Any time spent on a vessel would be an asset

- Previous TA experience, or experience with other field courses, would be an asset

- Hold a driver’s license in case a student requires transportation to access medical care.

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:

Position Start Date:

2026-03-02

Position End Date:

2027-08-01

Deadline to Apply:

2026-03-24

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.