McGill University

Undergraduate Student Course Assistant - INDS 112 & INDS 113

Strathcona Anat&Dent Part time

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Hiring Unit:
Anatomy & Cell Biology


Course Title and Course Number:
INDS 112: Respiration & INDS 113: Circulation


Estimated Number of Positions:
3


Total Hours of Work per Term:
26

Position Summary:

Undergraduate Course Assistants will assist first-year medical students in thoracic anatomy dissections as part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry curriculum (total of 26 hours: 22 hours of dissection laboratory teaching and 4 hours of review sessions). They should demonstrate the ability to teach human anatomy in the lab and effectively facilitate student dissections of the thorax, 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, Undergraduate Course Assistants will participate in the supervision and facilitation of 2 anatomy review sessions (2 hours each).

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


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:

$16.10

Position Start Date:

2026-09-07

Position End Date:

2026-12-18

Deadline to Apply:

2026-06-05

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