TA | ANAT 214 Systemic Human Anatomy

McGill University

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant (TA) for ANAT 214 Systemic Human Anatomy will be responsible for preparing for and assisting in lab sessions covering visceral anatomy. This role involves working with a large volume of undergraduate students, illustrating systemic anatomy, and assisting with the implementation and grading of exams and assignments. The TA will also coordinate Undergraduate Course Assistants (UCAs), manage lab setup and cleanup, and support UCAs in teaching activities using various media. Key responsibilities include reinforcing lab rules, overseeing safety precautions, and directing small teaching groups.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to teach human anatomy.
Must have previously taken ANAT 214 (or equivalent).
Extensive knowledge of the gross anatomy of the visceral systems (head and neck, thoracic, abdominal and pelvic anatomy required) of the human body is required.
Must be able to give in-depth lab demonstrations to students.
Emphasize functional and clinical anatomy.
Must have a good understanding of surface anatomy.
Know how to read medical imaging.
Demonstrated leadership experience in supervising undergraduate students.
Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Must be authorized to work in Canada.
Must be willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based.
English communication both verbally and in writing is required.

Responsibilities

Fully familiarize with lab topics covering visceral anatomy prior to each lab session.
Work with large volumes of students to illustrate systemic anatomy at an undergraduate level.
Assist in labs, implementation and grading of exams and assignments.
Coordinate and assign duties to Undergraduate Course Assistants (UCAs) in liaison with the course instructor.
Help with lab set up, retrieving specimens for student groups, and returning specimens to storage after lab.
Fully clean up the different stations area after lab completion.
Support the UCA team during teaching activities using teaching models, medical images, cadaveric images, prosection, and other media.
Direct small teaching groups during lab sessions.
Reinforce laboratory rules and code of conduct.
Oversee all safety precautions regarding proper use of specimen preservative solutions.