Teaching Assistant - INDS 426: Anatomy for Surgeons

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications for Teaching Assistants in Anatomy for Surgeons (INDS 426). TAs guide cadaveric dissections, demonstrate clinical cases in labs, and reinforce safety rules for dissection tools and specimen preservatives, working to ensure thoughtful, precise student learning in a rigorous environment.

Position requires strong English communication; French is an asset. Hourly salary is $38.46, with a start date of 2027-01-04 and end date of 2027-05-07, ~23 hours

Qualifications

• Must have previous cadaveric dissection-based laboratory experience and strong knowledge in all anatomy systems of the human body.
• Strong dissection and effective communication skills are essential.
• Prior dissection-based teaching experience is an asset.
• English communication (spoken and written) is essential; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through detailed cadaveric dissections of human body regions.
• Assist in demonstrating and discussing clinical cases in laboratory sessions.
• Reinforce laboratory safety rules and code of conduct; oversee use of dissection tools and specimen preservatives.

Skills

Cadaveric dissection

Anatomy knowledge

Dissection-based teaching

English communication

French language

Job description

Hiring Unit

Hiring Unit: Anatomy and Cell Biology Course Title: Anatomy for Surgeons Course Code: INDS 426 Estimated Number of Positions: 4 Total Hours of Work per Term: 23

Hiring Unit: Anatomy & Cell Biology Course Title and Course Number: INDS 426 - Anatomy for Surgeons Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 23

Position Description

Teaching Assistants will be responsible for guiding students through detailed cadaveric dissections of various regions of the human body. Teaching Assistants will further assist in demonstrating and discussing clinical cases in laboratory sessions. 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 including bone saws as well as proper use of specimen preservative solutions.

Qualifications

• Must have previous cadaveric dissection-based laboratory experience and strong knowledge in all anatomy systems of the human body.
• Strong dissection and effective communication skills are essential.
• Prior dissection-based teaching experience is an asset.
• Effective communication skills in English (spoken and written) 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: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2027-01-04

Position End Date: 2027-05-07

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02

Other Details

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].

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