Anatomy Lab Demonstrator, College of Medicine
Primary Purpose: The Anatomy Laboratory demonstrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and coordinating gross anatomy and neuroanatomy laboratories in accordance with course, departmental and college objectives.
Nature of Work: This position reports directly to the Chair of Body Bequeathal program. The Anatomy Laboratory Demonstrator works in collaboration with faculty, laboratory instructor and laboratory teaching staff. This person will be responsible for the health and safety of other workers and students in the class labs. Considerable discretion is required as this individual is privy to and works with confidential student information. The individual in this position must effectively exercise professional judgement to deal with emerging and unpredictable events which could impact the department – faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students and student services and programs.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
- Provide lab demonstration in Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy and Microscopic Anatomy.
- Assist with Biology laboratory work and class assignments through direct student interaction and through email.
- Prepare human prosected specimens for Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy courses.
- Assist in preparing and marking the practical exams as well as delivering lab tutorials to all anatomical courses for first year Medicine, Dentistry, and Rehabilitation Science students as well as Anatomy and Neuroanatomy courses taught to Graduate, Kinesiology, and Arts and Sciences students.
- Become familiar with and comply with all college policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for meeting learning objectives.
- Ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment to minimize financial expense of anatomy lab operation.
- Be approachable and clear in student expectations.
- Assist faculty, students, and staff to follow safe lab practices as set out by the university, provincial, and federal governments.
Education: Medical Doctor (MD) degree from a medical school in Canada or the USA or Medical Doctor Degree from schools accredited and recognized by the World Health Organization. Additional anatomy-related degrees will be an asset.
Experience: This position is intended for a recent medical graduate whose career development would benefit from a period of intensive exposure in human anatomy prior to or during specialty training. Experience working in diverse and inclusive environments is required.
Skills: Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills is required. The ability to work independently, collaboratively or as part of a team with other laboratory staff is imperative. Working with confidential student information in a discreet manner is essential to the position, as is the ability to interact with persons at all levels of the Department from faculty and staff to graduate and undergraduate students.
Department: Anatomy, Physiology, and
Pharmacology
Status: Term 6 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Instructional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 1/21/2026
Closing Date: 1/28/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php
Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable
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