Undergraduate Course Assistant: ANAT 314 - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy

McGill University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a UCA to provide in-person anatomy lab demonstrations for ANAT 314 - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy. The role includes creating activities, leading small groups, and aiding lab setup and cleanup. Strong knowledge of gross anatomy and English communication are required.

Responsibilities include lab prep, specimen handling, and enforcing the Anatomy Lab Code of Conduct. Some applicants may undergo an informal interview process.

Qualifications

• Must have previously taken and passed ANAT 314.
• Demonstrated ability to teach human anatomy.
• Great knowledge of gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.
• Must lead lab demonstrations emphasizing functional anatomy.
• Good understanding of surface anatomy, prosection, and medical imaging.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person laboratory demonstrations in anatomy using prosection and models.
• Define and create new laboratory activities and facilitate small group discussions.
• Participate in group meetings to prepare labs and reinforce the Lab Code of Conduct.
• Assist with lab setup, retrieve specimens, and return them to storage after sessions.
• Clean stations and spaces after each lab, and help with general lab maintenance.
• Some applicants may participate in an informal interview process.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Teaching ability

Lab instruction

English communication

Education

ANAT 314 completed

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Anatomy and Cell Biology

Course Title and Course Number:

ANAT 314 - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Estimated Number of Positions:

12

Total Hours of Work per Term:

39

Position Summary:

UCA will be required to provide laboratory demonstrations in-person in the anatomy laboratory using prosection, anatomical models, medical images and other media. UCA will also be asked to define and create new laboratory activities and facilitate small group discussions for a given topic on the human anatomy related to the course. UCA will be expected to participate in group meetings to prepare the labs and to reinforce the Anatomy Lab Code of Conduct during all sessions. Other duties will be discussed as required. UCA will be responsible for helping with the lab set up, retrieving specimens to present to assigned student groups, and upon lab completion, to return specimens to their assigned storage space as well as fully cleaning up the different stations area. Depending on the number of applications received, a select number of applicants may be asked to participate in an informal interview process.

Qualifications:

Must have previously taken and passed ANAT 314.Demonstrated ability to teach human anatomy. Great 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 lead lab demonstrations emphasizing on functional and clinical anatomy; must have a good understanding of surface anatomy, prosection and medical imaging. Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective communication skills in English are essential.

Hourly Salary:

$16.60

Position Start Date:

2027-01-04

Position End Date:

2027-05-07

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-23

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].