Course Lecturer - Physiology - PHGY560 - Light Microscopy for the Life Sciences
Mcgill
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- Location
- McIntyre Medical, Canada
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- PhD
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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The Department of Physiology of the Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, is seeking applications for a Course Lecturer for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach PHGY560, Light Microscopy for the Life Sciences.
Responsibilities
Teach 2x2 hour lectures per week.
Implement 5 tests and 6 assignments throughout the term.
Choose seminar journal articles for students.
Guide students for oral presentations and evaluate seminar presentations.
Run hands on laboratory activities as part of the course.
Supervise two teaching assistants who will contribute as lab assistants and markers for the course.
Implement and mark an end of term exam.
Provide final marks to the department of physiology.
Coordinate with core facilities for lab activities requiring research infrastructure.
Other main responsibilities include:
Upload teaching PowerPoint presentations to MyCourses
Oversee teaching assistant marking of tests and assignments, marking final exams
Enter grades on MyCourses
Record lectures on Zoom and upload recorded content if appropriate
Interact with students and approve class absences as appropriate
Experience
Experience with a wide range of imaging instruments and biological samples would be an asset.
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Ph.D. in bioimaging or related field or MSc plus practical experience totaling 5 years.
Experience in coordinating and teaching is an asset.
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