Teaching Assistant - Epigenetic Drugs and Targets - PHAR 565 - Winter 2027

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Course Title:

Epigenetic Drugs and Targets - PHAR 565

Course Code:

PHAR 565

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

45

Position Summary:

• •Tutoring, Invigilating exam.
• •Marking of exams and reviewing exams with students as needed.
• •Monitoring and evaluating in-class presentations and discussions.
• •Help with management of myCourses website for the course.

• •Qualifications:
• •Graduate student who has successfully passed PHAR 562 and PHAR 563.
• •Must have sufficient command of English to be able to help international students.
• •Very good communication skills and attention to detail.
• •Knowledge of myCourses is an asset.
• •Basic knowledge of epigenetics and epigenomics is also an asset.

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:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

2027-01-05

Position End Date:

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-01

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