Teaching Assistant - INDS 114: Digestion & Metabolism

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

Job summary

McGill University hiring unit Anatomy and Cell Biology seeks Teaching Assistants to support first-year medical dissection labs for INDS 114 Digestion & Metabolism. TAs will supervise abdominal dissections, reinforce lab safety, and assist with exam preparation and grading.

Hours total 24 per term, with specific February dates and a start date of 2027-01-04. The role offers $38.46 per hour and requires dissection experience with strong English communication; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have dissection experience and demonstrate advanced dissection skills on topics relevant to the course description.
• Strong knowledge of abdominal anatomy, experience with abdominal dissection and good communication skills are essential.
• Effective communication skills in English are essential. Communication in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist first-year medical students in anatomy dissections in the lab.
• Reinforce laboratory rules and safety precautions in the dissection lab.
• Supervise anatomy review time, assist with preparation, invigilation and grading of the anatomy lab exam.

Skills

Dissection experience

English communication

Abdominal anatomy knowledge

Job description

Hiring Unit

Anatomy and Cell Biology

Course Title

Digestion & Metabolism

Course Code

INDS 114

Estimated Number of Positions

5

Total Hours of Work per Term

24

Position Summary

Teaching Assistants will assist first year medical in anatomy dissections (16 hours). Teaching Assistants must demonstrate an excellent ability to teach human anatomy in the anatomy lab and effectively guide students in abdominal dissections. Teaching Assistants are responsible for reinforcing the laboratory rules and code of conduct in the lab, to oversee all safety precautions regarding use of all dissection tools. Teaching Assistants will also participate in the supervision and facilitation of anatomy review time (4 hours) as well as the preparation (2 hours), invigilation and grading (2 hours) of the anatomy lab exam. Availability is required on the following dates and times:

Availability Dates

• February 1st (Monday): 12:30 - 2:30 pm
• February 3rd (Wednesday): 12:30 - 2:30 pm
• February 4th (Thursday): 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• February 5th (Friday): 1:30 - 3:30 pm
• February 8th (Monday): 12:30 - 2:30 pm
• February 10th (Wednesday): 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• February 11th (Thursday): 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• February 12th (Friday): 1:30 - 3:30 pm
• February 19th (Friday) Self-Directed: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• February 19th (Friday) Self-Directed: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
• February 24th (Wednesday) Lab exam set-up: time TBD
• February 24th (Wednesday) Lab exam: 12:30-3:30 pm

Qualifications

Must have dissection experience and demonstrate advanced dissection skills on topics relevant to the course description. Strong knowledge of abdominal anatomy, experience with abdominal dissection and good communication skills are essential. Effective communication skills in English are essential. Communication in French is an asset.

Hourly Salary

$38.46

Position Start Date

2027-01-04

Position End Date

2027-05-07

Deadline to Apply

2026-11-02

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