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Department of Biology
McGill University
Fall 2025
BIOL302. Fundamentals of Genetics and Genomics.
The Department of Biology is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Fall 2025. Please include your Cover Letter and CV.
Duties:Course preparation: development of lectures, lecture slides, polling questions, design of quiz and exam questions, selecting papers for conference discussions Teaching team meetings (includes working with teaching assistants): plan, adapt and discuss course content and structure In-person instruction: lecture, active learning, problem-solving and discussion Weekly office hours (and availability to respond to student questions via email) Grading: delivery and grading of quizzes and exams, support teaching assistants with grading and feedback

Teaching Qualifications Requirements:PhD in Biology or in a related field. Evidence of highly effective teaching ability or of superior communications skills and potential for teaching excellence. The candidate's area of specialization should be as close as possible to that of the course being offered. Experience as a teaching assistant for a course is an asset.

Start date: September 26, 2025 - December 3, 2025. 3hrs per week.
Salary: $8,388.50. 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.
Hiring Unit:
BIOLOGY
Course Title:
BIOL302 Fundamentals of Genetics and Genomics.
Subject Code:
BIOL 001
Location:
MCMED 521
Schedule:
MWF
Deadline to Apply:
2025-08-21McGill 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.