McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Undergraduate Course Assistant: ANAT 314 - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$17 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 2 hours per week

Job summary

The Undergraduate Course Assistant will provide in-person laboratory demonstrations using anatomical models and specimens while facilitating small group discussions. They are also responsible for lab setup, specimen handling, and maintaining the cleanliness of the anatomy laboratory stations.

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 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have previously completed and passed the ANAT 314 course with a strong understanding of musculoskeletal gross anatomy. Effective communication skills in English and the ability to lead functional and clinical anatomy demonstrations are essential.