Undergraduate Course Assistant: ANAT 315 - Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy
About the role
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Hiring Unit:
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Course Title and Course Number:
ANAT 315: Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Estimated Number of Positions:
20
Total Hours of Work per Term:
48
Position Summary:
Undergraduate Course Assistants (UCAs) for 315 will be required to provide in-person laboratory demonstrations using pre-dissected cadaveric specimens (prosections) as well as supervise and guide students through the dissection of the lower extremity. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach/discuss human anatomy as it relates to the musculoskeletal system. Extensive knowledge in gross anatomy with knowledge in functional and clinical anatomy is expected. UCAs will be responsible for conducting the laboratory demonstrations, reinforcing the Anatomy Lab Code of Conduct and ensuring that students are respectful to one-another during lab sessions. UCAs are also responsible for laboratory set-up and clean-up. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills are an asset.
Qualifications:
Having taken and passed ANAT 315, or another course equivalent is required. Holding a past course assistant in ANAT 315/314 is a strong asset. Other prior teaching experience in dissection- or prosection-based cadaveric laboratories is an additional asset. UCAs should demonstrate leadership skills and exhibit proven coordination and management skills. Prior study in gross anatomy related to musculoskeletal anatomy is required, including laboratory experience with cadaver specimens. Proven organizational skills with attention to details and accuracy.
Effective communication skills in English (spoken and written) are essential.
Hourly Salary:
$15.75
Position Start Date:
2025-09-08
Position End Date:
2025-12-19
Deadline to Apply:
2025-09-16
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
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Undergraduate Course Assistant: ANAT 315 - Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy
About the role
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 Biology
Course Title and Course Number:
ANAT 315: Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Estimated Number of Positions:
20
Total Hours of Work per Term:
48
Position Summary:
Undergraduate Course Assistants (UCAs) for 315 will be required to provide in-person laboratory demonstrations using pre-dissected cadaveric specimens (prosections) as well as supervise and guide students through the dissection of the lower extremity. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach/discuss human anatomy as it relates to the musculoskeletal system. Extensive knowledge in gross anatomy with knowledge in functional and clinical anatomy is expected. UCAs will be responsible for conducting the laboratory demonstrations, reinforcing the Anatomy Lab Code of Conduct and ensuring that students are respectful to one-another during lab sessions. UCAs are also responsible for laboratory set-up and clean-up. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills are an asset.
Qualifications:
Having taken and passed ANAT 315, or another course equivalent is required. Holding a past course assistant in ANAT 315/314 is a strong asset. Other prior teaching experience in dissection- or prosection-based cadaveric laboratories is an additional asset. UCAs should demonstrate leadership skills and exhibit proven coordination and management skills. Prior study in gross anatomy related to musculoskeletal anatomy is required, including laboratory experience with cadaver specimens. Proven organizational skills with attention to details and accuracy.
Effective communication skills in English (spoken and written) are essential.
Hourly Salary:
$15.75
Position Start Date:
2025-09-08
Position End Date:
2025-12-19
Deadline to Apply:
2025-09-16
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
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.