Job Description

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This posting is directed to graduate students who will be registered at McGill University in the Winter 2024 semester. Applications from others will not be considered.

Hiring Unit:
Plant Science

Course Title and Course Number:
Sustained Tropical Agriculture - AGRI 550

Estimated Number of Positions:
1

Total Hours of Work per Term:
150 hours

Position Summary:
Jan. 29-Feb 9 the TA will be accompanying a group of 25 students during field visits in Panama. TA duties involve discussing course material with students informally, participating in daily group discussions, and ensuring smooth logistics of the trip including lodging, meals and transportation. Work is intensive, all-day, every day.

Qualifications: Must speak Spanish, knowledge of Panama an asset. TA must ideally be located in Panama for the course, if not travel expenses are covered. Must be a McGill Graduate Student.

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.

Application Deadline:

November 29, 2023 (11:59 p.m.)

Note: This posting will expire at 00:00 a.m. on November 30. You have until 11:59p.m. on November 29 to submit your application.

Hourly Salary: $33.03

Position Start Date: 2024-01-29

Position End Date: 2024-02-29

Deadline to Apply: 2023-11-29

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