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Teaching Assistant DENT 246

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Teaching Assistant DENT 246

McGill University logoMcGill University
Montreal, Canada
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

NL Highlights

Provide active hands-on support and guidance during laboratory sessions for removable partial dentures (RPDs).
Demonstrate and reinforce laboratory techniques, troubleshoot issues, and provide feedback to students.
Assist in the evaluation of student laboratory work based on provided assessment criteria.

Details

Reference

JR0000081892

Salary & Funding

$38.46 per hour

Duration

2026-10-05 to 2027-06-01

Contact Info

Dr. Carolina B. Meloto

Eligibility

Hold a DDS, DMD, or foreign equivalent.
Sound knowledge of removable partial dentures and proficiency in clinical and laboratory techniques.
Must be registered in an MSc or PhD program in Dentistry or a related field.

Next Steps

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Opportunity Overview

Teaching and Mentorship

  • TAs should have a strong general knowledge of removable partial dentures (RPDs), including RPD classification, components, surveying, design principles, biomechanics, and clinical and laboratory procedures.

  • TAs will provide active hands-on support during laboratory sessions, including RPD classification exercises, fabrication of record bases and custom trays, RPD surveying, design of Kennedy Class I IV RPDs and laboratory prescriptions, and tooth preparation for RPDs.

  • Duties include demonstrating and reinforcing laboratory techniques, guiding students through exercises, troubleshooting technical difficulties, providing feedback, and ensuring appropriate use of materials and equipment.

  • TAs will also assist with the evaluation of students laboratory work according to the assessment criteria and evaluation sheets provided by the course director.

Qualifications required:

  • Hold a DDS, DMD, or foreign equivalent.

  • Sound knowledge of removable partial dentures and proficiency in the clinical and laboratory techniques required for RPD design and fabrication.

  • Must be registered in an MSc or PhD program in Dentistry or a related field.

Contact Information

Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Dr. Carolina B. Meloto

Salary and Dates

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2026-10-05

Position End Date: 2027-06-01

Application Deadline

Deadline to Apply:

McGill University's Commitment to Equity and Diversity

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .