Teaching Assistant: ANAT 314 - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy

McGill University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for ANAT 314 - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy. The TA will attend classes, hold weekly office hours, and support undergraduate students through labs, demonstrations, and assessments.

The role requires deep knowledge of gross anatomy of the limbs and trunk, ability to communicate clearly in English, and leadership to coordinate UCAs and supervise lab activities, safety, and specimen handling.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach human anatomy.
• Must have previously taken ANAT 214 and ANAT 314.
• Extensive knowledge of gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Attend classes and provide weekly office hours.
• Familiarize with lab topics before each lab session.
• Assist in labs, grading exams and assignments.
• Coordinate and assign duties to Undergraduate Course Assistants (UCAs).
• Supervise lab setup, retrieve specimens for groups, and return specimens after lab.

Skills

Teaching ability

Anatomy knowledge

Lab demonstrations

Leadership

Organizational skills

English communication

Medical imaging literacy

Education

Prerequisites ANAT 214 & ANAT 314

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Anatomy & Cell Biology

Course Title:

Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Course Code:

ANAT 314 001

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

55

Hiring Unit:

Anatomy and Cell Biology

Course Title and Course Number:

ANAT 314 - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Estimated Number of Positions:

1

Total Hours of Work per Term:

55

Position Summary:

TA should attend classes and provide weekly office hours to students. Prior to each lab session, TA will be responsible for fully familiarizing with the lab topics covering musculoskeletal anatomy. TA will be required to work with large volumes of students to illustrate clinical and laboratory anatomy at an undergraduate level. TA will assist in the labs, implementation and grading of exams and assignments. TA, in liaison with the course instructor, is required to coordinate and assign duties to Undergraduate course assistants (UCAs). TA will be responsible for supervising the lab set up, assisting UCAs with retrieving specimens to present to assigned student groups, and upon lab completion, with returning specimens to their assigned storage space and with lab clean-up. TA will also be responsible for supporting the UCA team during teaching activities using teaching models, prosections and other media; and to direct small teaching groups during the lab sessions. TA is responsible for reinforcing the laboratory rules and code of conduct in the lab, and to oversee all safety precautions regarding proper handling of specimens.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to teach human anatomy. Must have previously taken ANAT 214 and ANAT 314 (or equivalent). Extensive knowledge of the gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system (bone, joints, muscles and neurovascular structures) of the head, neck, trunk, upper and lower limbs regions of the human body is required. Must be able to give in-depth lab demonstrations to students; emphasizes functional and clinical anatomy; must have a good understanding of surface anatomy; and know how to read medical imaging. Demonstrated leadership experience in supervising undergraduate students. Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective communication skills in English (spoken and written) are essential.

Hourly Salary:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

2027-01-04

Position End Date:

2027-05-07

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-02

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, [e-mail].