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Teaching Assistant DENT 691

McGill Universityabout 18 hours ago
Montréal, QC
CA$37/hour
Mid Level
Part-Time

About the role

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Hiring Unit:

Course Title:

Course Code:

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

70

Hiring Unit:
Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Course Title and Course Number:

Artificial Intelligence in Health and Oral Health Care, DENT 691

Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
70 hours

Position Summary:

Design, prepare, test, and deliver 12 hands-on coding hands on workshops (including creating slides, notebooks, datasets, and ensuring reproducibility); provide ongoing student support via email and discussion platforms (answering questions, troubleshooting code, clarifying expectations, and posting follow-ups); grade assignments and exams using established rubrics (including testing code and providing feedback, and handling regrade requests if needed); maintain and update workshop materials and shared resources (e.g., fixing bugs, updating notebooks, posting clarifications); attend coordination meetings with the instructor and report on student progress/issues; and perform light administrative duties such as uploading materials, managing course communications, and organizing course logistics.

Qualifications:

Strong background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field (e.g., computer science, biomedical engineering, data science)Demonstrated experience with Python and common AI/ML libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow) Experience developing or delivering hands-on coding tutorials, workshops, or labsAbility to explain technical concepts clearly to students with diverse backgroundsPrior teaching assistantship or instructional experience is an assetStrong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities across the term. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)Experience with health-related data or AI in healthcare is an asset.Familiarity with tools such as Jupyter Notebooks, Google Colab, or GitHub is preferredAbility to troubleshoot coding issues and support students effectively in a live workshop setting

Name & Title of Course Supervisor:

Prof. Samira A.Rahimi

Hourly Salary:

$37.34

Position Start Date:

2026-08-31

Position End Date:

2026-12-20

Deadline to Apply:

2026-05-29

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