Course Lecturer

McGill University • Montreal, QC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, is seeking applications for a Course Lecturer for the Winter 2027 academic year to teach MIMM 214 – Introductory Immunology: Elements of Immunity. This three-credit course serves as an introduction to immunology for a broad range of students, covering the cellular and molecular components of the immune system, how immune responses are generated, and the role of the immune system in human disease.

Requirements

• Expert level knowledge of Immunology and ability to communicate course concepts.
• Ability to manage a group of TAs and TEAM students.
• Ability to provide engaging lectures to a large classroom.
• Ability to solve classroom and student situations.
• Ability to manage invigilation and set up quizzes, midterm, and final exam assessments.
• Familiarity with the Student Accessibility and Achievement program.
• Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology or equivalent.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant for more than one class in Immunology and/or immunology teaching experience in either CEGEP or University-level.
• Fluent in English.
• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Preparing students to achieve learning outcomes.
• Facilitating classroom discussions.
• Assessing and evaluating student performance (2 quizzes, 1 midterm, 10 formative assessments, 1 final exam, and 1 optional creative assignment).
• Guiding 4 TEAM undergraduate students and 3 Teaching Assistants.
• Preparing and giving engaging lectures.
• Inviting guest lecturers to speak about careers in immunology or their experience living with autoimmune diseases.
• Ensuring rooms are booked for assessments.
• Securing invigilators and ensuring they understand their roles.
• Preparing and assembling assessments.
• Grading the optional creative assignment.
• Assisting TAs with grading formative assessments.
• Assisting TEAM students with discussion board questions.
• Holding regular office hours.
• Populating the myCourses (D2L) page.
• Ensuring students receive timely feedback on assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree