Job Description

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Note: this is a field course taught in New Brunswick

Hiring Unit:
Biology Dept.

Course Title and Course Number:
BIOL 335 Marine Mammals

Estimated Number of Positions:
1

Total Hours of Work per Term:
120

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

- Provide support to any student requiring medical care

Qualifications:

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

- Proficient at 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

Hourly Salary: $33.03

Position Start Date: 2024-02-14

Position End Date: 2024-07-27

Deadline to Apply: 2024-03-22

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