Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant (TA) will support faculty members in teaching and research activities across the following specializations:

- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biology
- Histology
- Physics
- Biochemstry

**Academic Year: 2025-2026**

**Job purpose**

Responsible to provide students with professional expertise in teaching, assessing student work, academic advising, participating in administrative and committee activities, professional service, and community service.

**Qualifications & Education**
- A Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, or any related medical science discipline; OR
- Applicants who have passed USMLE Part 1 and 2, or the Canadian Medical Licensing Exam, will be preferred.

**Experience**
- Prior experience in teaching, tutoring, or working in a laboratory setting is preferred but not mandatory.
- Experience in research projects during their academic program is considered valuable.

**Skills / Training / Knowledge**
- Strong foundational knowledge in the relevant medical science specialization.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner to students.
- Proficiency in using technology for online learning platforms, laboratory software, and academic tools.
- Strong commitment to academic integrity and student success.
- Collaborate closely with faculty members to prepare lecture materials, including PowerPoint slides, handouts, and multimedia resources.
- Help set up and organize laboratory experiments or practical demonstrations before class.
- Assist during lectures and tutorials by addressing student questions, ensuring students grasp key concepts, and facilitating small group discussions when needed.
- Deliver tutorials or review sessions on specific topics under faculty supervision to reinforce core medical concepts for students.
- Hold regular office hours to provide individual or group tutoring, offering additional explanations on complex medical topics, such as anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, or physiology.
- Assist in grading quizzes, midterms, final exams, and lab reports while ensuring consistency and fairness in assessments.
- Provide constructive feedback on assignments and lab reports, helping students understand their mistakes and areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with faculty to ensure grading standards align with learning outcomes and objectives for each course.
- Ensure that all necessary lab materials and equipment are available and in proper working condition before laboratory sessions.
- Assist students during practical sessions by explaining lab procedures and methodologies, ensuring proper use of equipment such as microscopes, anatomical models, and diagnostic tools.
- Monitor student safety and adherence to safety protocols, especially in clinical and anatomy labs where handling biological specimens, chemicals, or medical instruments is required.
- Provide support in troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise during lab work, offering additional guidance to students who need help with specific lab techniques.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data for ongoing research projects, including gathering patient data (if applicable), organizing clinical trials, or managing lab results.
- Help in the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, or research proposals, ensuring alignment with academic standards.
- Collaborate on creating educational content for research-based seminars or workshops organized by the faculty.
- Participate in faculty meetings and discussions regarding curriculum planning, course structure, and student progress assessments.
- Help organize departmental events such as guest lectures, symposiums, and medical workshops.
- Assist with maintaining student records, organizing course syllabi, and managing course-related paperwork.
- Provide administrative support for accreditation and program evaluation processes when needed.
- Serve as a liaison between students and faculty, relaying important announcements, deadlines, and other academic information.
- Encourage student participation in class discussions, laboratory sessions, and extracurricular academic activities such as medical clubs or research groups.
- Help cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel comfortable seeking help and participating actively in their learning process.
- Promote peer learning and collaboration among students by organizing study groups or facilitating peer-review activities for assignments and lab work.

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