McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Teaching Assistant: INDS 114 PROSEC - Digestion & Metabolism

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$38 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Teaching Assistants will guide first-year dental students in prosection-based anatomy labs and reinforce laboratory safety protocols. They are also responsible for facilitating anatomy review sessions and assisting with the preparation, invigilation, and grading of lab exams.

Job details

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: PROSEC - Digestion & Metabolism Course Code: INDS 114 Estimated Number of Positions: 5 Total Hours of Work per Term: 0 Hiring Unit: Anatomy and Cell Biology Course Title and Course Number: INDS 114 PROSEC - Digestion & Metabolism Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 9 Position Summary: 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, to oversee 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. 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 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have previous laboratory experience in human anatomy and a strong knowledge of abdominal anatomy. Excellent communication skills in English are essential for this role.