Teaching Assistant – EXMD650

Job title:

Teaching Assistant – EXMD650

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Hiring Unit:
Experimental MedicineCourse Title and Course Number:Health Informatics EXMD 650-1Estimated Number of Positions:
1Total Hours of Work per Term:
45 hours (approximately)Position Summary:The TA tasks include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the organization and management of course materials and resources on McGill’s myCourses platform, including uploading lecture notes, tutorials, and supplementary materials related to health informatics.
• Grade homework assignments, quizzes, and exams in accordance with established rubrics and departmental guidelines, providing timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Hold regular office hours to support students’ understanding of core health informatics concepts, including electronic health records (EHR), health data standards, privacy and security, clinical decision support systems, and health information exchange.
• Facilitate review sessions and help clarify challenging topics such as health data analytics, interoperability, and healthcare IT systems during tutorials or lectures.
• Assist with preparation and delivery of tutorials or labs, particularly those involving health informatics software tools or case study analyses.
• Collaborate with course instructors to maintain academic integrity and assist with course improvement initiatives.
• Respond to student inquiries promptly and effectively, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of EPIB 601, EPIB 602 (or PPHS 602), and EPIB 603 at McGill University or equivalent courses at another accredited institution.
• Proficiency with educational technology platforms such as myCourses, online grading tools, and basic programming or data analysis software is desirable.
• McGill graduate student, PhD preferred.
• Background in the subject matter of the course. Strong foundational knowledge of health informatics principles, healthcare information systems, and data privacy standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to explain technical concepts to diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years or more of Health Informatics-related experience.
• One (1) year or more of university-level teaching experience.
• Administrative experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge or additional professional credentials in one or more areas of health information subjects included in the program curriculum.
• Demonstrated excellence in online teaching.
• Demonstrated skills in academic program monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and working with a diverse population.

Hourly Salary: $36.25Position Start Date: 2025-07-03Position End Date: 2025-12-19Deadline to Apply: 2025-07-10McGill 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, .

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:47:31 GMT

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