Teaching Assistant - INDS 112: Respiration & INDS 113: Circulation
McGill UniversityJob 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 & Cell Biology Course Title: Respiration & Circulation Course Code: INDS Estimated Number of Positions: 10 Total Hours of Work per Term: 0 Hiring Unit: Anatomy and Cell Biology Course Title and Course Number: INDS 112: Respiration & INDS 113: Circulation Estimated Number of Positions: 3 Total Hours of Work per Term: 29 Position Summary: Teaching Assistants will support first-year medical students in thoracic anatomy dissections as part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry curriculum (total of 29 hours: 22 hours of dissection laboratory teaching, 4 hours of review sessions, and 3 hours of exam-related activities). They must demonstrate strong teaching skills in the anatomy lab and effectively guide students through thoracic dissections, including the thoracic wall, pleura, lungs, tracheobronchial tree, heart, and mediastinum. Responsibilities include leading twelve (12) dissection laboratory sessions (one 3-hour session and eleven 2-hour sessions). In addition, Teaching Assistants will participate in the supervision and facilitation of 2 anatomy review sessions (2 hours each), as well as assist with the preparation (2 hours) and invigilation (1 hour) of the anatomy lab exam (total of 3 hours). Tentative lab schedule: INDS 112 Tuesday, September 29th, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesday, September 30th, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Thursday, October 1st, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Friday, October 2nd, 1:00 - 3:00 pm INDS 113 Thursday, October 29th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Friday, October 30th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 4th, 12:30 - 2:30 pm Wednesday, November 4th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm Thursday, November 5th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Friday, November 6th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thursday, November 26th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Friday, November 27th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Exam setup: Friday, December 11th Invigilation: Monday, December 14th, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Qualifications: Must have previous laboratory experience in human anatomy on topics relevant to the course description. Strong knowledge of circulatory anatomy, experience with thoracic dissection 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: $37.34 Position Start Date: 2026-09-07 Position End Date: 2026-12-18 Deadline to Apply: 2026-05-22 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. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.
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