McGill University
Teaching Assistant - PLNT 358 (Field Trip)-1
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Hiring Unit
- Plant Science
Course Details
- Course Title: Flowering Plant Diversity (Field trip)
- Course Code: PLNT 358
- Estimated Number of Positions: 1
- Total Hours of Work per Term: 50
Job Description
Lead student groups at field sites (day-trips from Macdonald Campus) in the identification of natural vegetation and ecosystem feature recognition. Deliver and grade plant id tests in the field. The field week will take place the days Aug 21, 22, 25, 26 and three training days will take place prior to this to be arranged with the instructor.
Qualifications Required
- Excellent prior knowledge of local plant species' identification traits and habitats
- Excellent communication skills
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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: $37.34
- Position Start Date: 2026-08-10
- Position End Date: 2026-08-28
- Deadline to Apply: 2026-07-15
McGill 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.
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