Teaching Assistant: INDS 114 PROSEC - Digestion & Metabolism

McGill University; Strathcona; On-site; CAD 393,000 - 560,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks Teaching Assistants for PROSEC - Digestion & Metabolism (INDS 114) to support first year dental students in prosection-based anatomy labs. You will guide abdominal anatomy learning, uphold lab safety, and manage exam prep and grading.

Excellent English communication is required; French is an asset. Positions are based on campus with hourly remuneration and specific lab sessions in February and May terms.

Qualifications

• Must have previous laboratory experience in human anatomy relevant to the course.
• Strong knowledge of abdominal anatomy and good communication skills.
• Effective communication in English is essential; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist first year dental students in prosection-based anatomy labs (4 hours).
• Oversee safety rules and proper use of specimen preservative solutions.
• Prepare, invigilate and grade anatomy lab exams; supervise review time (2 hours).
• Ensure lab setup, cleanup, and overall lab conduct in compliance with rules.

Skills

Anatomy lab experience

Abdominal anatomy knowledge

English communication

Job description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Hiring Unit:Anatomy and Cell BiologyCourse Title:PROSEC - Digestion & MetabolismCourse Code:INDS 114Estimated Number of Positions:5Total Hours of Work per Term:0Hiring Unit:Anatomy and Cell BiologyCourse Title and Course Number:INDS 114 PROSEC - Digestion & MetabolismEstimated Number of Positions:2Total Hours of Work per Term:9Position Summary:Teaching Assistants will assist first year dental students in prosection-based anatomy labs (4 hours). Teaching Assistants must demonstrate an excellent ability to teach human anatomy in the anatomy lab and effectively guide students in learning the abdominal region using prosections. Teaching Assistants are responsible for reinforcing the laboratory rules and code of conduct in the lab, to oversee all safety precautions in the anatomy lab as well as proper use of specimen preservative solutions and ensuring proper set-up and clean-up in the lab. Teaching Assistants will also participate in the supervision and facilitation of anatomy review time (2 hours) as well as the preparation (2 hours), invigilation and grading (1 hour) of the anatomy lab exam. Availability is required on the following dates and times:February 2nd (Tuesday): 12:30 - 2:30 pmFebruary 9th (Tuesday): 12:30 - 2:30 pmFebruary 17th (Wednesday): 12:30 - 2:30 pmFebruary 25th (Thursday) Exam setup: time TBDFebruary 26th (Friday) Exam: 1:00 - 2:00 pmQualifications:Must have previous laboratory experience in human anatomy on topics relevant to the course description. Strong knowledge of abdominal anatomy, and good communication skills are essential. Effective communication skills in English are essential. Communication in French is an asset.Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.Hourly Salary:$38.46Position Start Date:2027-01-04Position End Date:2027-05-07Deadline to Apply:2026-11-02McGill 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] .