Teaching Assistant: ANAT 314 - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Hiring Unit: Anatomy & Cell Biology Course Title: Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy Course Code: ANAT 314 001 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 55 Hiring Unit: Anatomy and Cell Biology Course Title and Course Number: ANAT 314 - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 55

Position Summary

TA should attend classes and provide weekly office hours to students. Prior to each lab session, TA will be responsible for fully familiarizing with the lab topics covering musculoskeletal anatomy. TA will be required to work with large volumes of students to illustrate clinical and laboratory anatomy at an undergraduate level. TA will assist in the labs, implementation and grading of exams and assignments. TA, in liaison with the course instructor, is required to coordinate and assign duties to Undergraduate course assistants (UCAs). TA will be responsible for supervising the lab set up, assisting UCAs with retrieving specimens to present to assigned student groups, and upon lab completion, with returning specimens to their assigned storage space and with lab clean-up. TA will also be responsible for supporting the UCA team during teaching activities using teaching models, prosections and other media; and to direct small teaching groups during the lab sessions. TA is responsible for reinforcing the laboratory rules and code of conduct in the lab, and to oversee all safety precautions regarding proper handling of specimens.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to teach human anatomy. Must have previously taken ANAT 214 and ANAT 314 (or equivalent). Extensive 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 give in-depth lab demonstrations to students; emphasizes functional and clinical anatomy; must have a good understanding of surface anatomy; and know how to read medical imaging. Demonstrated leadership experience in supervising undergraduate students. Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication skills in English (spoken and written) are essential.

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2027-01-04

Position End Date: 2027-05-07

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02

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