At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist first-year dental students in anatomy labs and facilitate learning.
- Company: Join the prestigious McGill University community.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage of $38.46 and valuable teaching experience.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and equity in a dynamic academic environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference by guiding future dental professionals in their anatomy education.
- Qualifications: Previous lab experience in human anatomy and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 39 $ per hour.
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, overseeing 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 pm
- February 9th (Tuesday): 12:30 - 2:30 pm
- February 17th (Wednesday): 12:30 - 2:30 pm
- February 25th (Thursday) Exam setup: time TBD
- February 26th (Friday) Exam: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Qualifications:
- 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.
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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
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