Winter 2024 Teaching Assistants: Chemical Engineering

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Chemical Engineering

Duration of each position:

1-Jan-2024 to 30-Apr-2024

Rate per hour: $33.03

Course Title, Course Number and number of positions and hours:
Chemical Engineering Principles II (CHEE204) // 3 x 100 hrs

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (CHEE220) // 4 x 100 hrs

Physical Chemistry for Engineers (CHEE310) // 3 x 100 hrs & 1 x 50 hrs

Heat and Mass Transfer (CHEE315) // 3 x 100 hrs

Separation Processes (CHEE351) // 3 x 100 hrs

Energy Systems Engineering (CHEE401) // 2 x 100 hrs

Process Modelling (CHEE440) // 3 x 100 hrs

Design Project (456D1/D2) // 1 x 100 hrs

Biochemical Engineering (CHEE474) // 3 x 100 hrs & 1 x 50 hrs

Materials Engineering (CHEE484)// 3 x 100 hrs

Instrumentation & Measurement II (CHEE491) // 6 x 100 hrs

Catalysis for Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals (CHEE511) // 1 x 50 hrs

Stem Cell Bioprocess Engineering (CHEE512) // 2 x 50 hrs

Nanotechnology and the Aquatic Environment (CHEE521) // 1 x 50 hrs

Plasma Engineering (CHEE543) // 1 x 50 hrs

Polymer Science and Engineering (CHEE582) //1 x 75 hrs

Heat and Mass Transfer (CHEE611) // 1 x 50 hrs

Laboratory Safety 2 (CHEE682) // 1 x 50 hrs

Research Skills (CHEE687) // 1 x 75 hrs

Complete Course descriptions and Lecturers may be found here:

Undergraduate courses:

Program/Courses tendersglobal.net Chemical Engineering – McGill University

Graduate courses:

https://www.mcgill.ca/chemeng/grad/gradcourses  

Position Summary:
Teaching Assistant position as governed by the AGSEM Collective Agreement.
Qualifications:

For all courses :

• having been a TA for the course previously, is a plus
• chemical engineering degree

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (CHEE 220),Physical Chemistry for Engineers (CHEE 310), Heat and Mass Transfer (CHEE315), Separation Processes (CHEE 351), Biochemical Engineering (CHEE474), Materials Engineering (CHEE484), Instrumentation & Measurement II (CHEE491), Stem Cell Bioprocess Engineering (CHEE512), Polymer Science and Engineering (CHEE582) & Laboratory Safety 2 (CHEE682):

• WHMIS certification

Biochemical Engineering (CHEE474) & Stem Cell Bioprocess Engineering (CHEE512):

• Experience operating Bioreactors

Polymer Science and Engineering (CHEE582):

• Experience in Polymer Research
• Must have taken a 500 level Polymer course

Laboratory Safety 2 (CHEE682):

• TA involved in lab safety

***** HOW TO APPLY *****

Please apply through Workday, providing the necessary documents and info as per the AGSEM Collective Agreement, article 12.02.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.