Responsibilities / Accountabilities :
The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach atheoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at theuniversity level within the parameters of the course description listedabove.
In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environmentutilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturerwill deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach thatincludes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments.
The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material andassignments and be available for consultation with students during andfollowing completion of the course session.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC.
The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.
Qualifications :
The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate / graduate level.
Required Skills :
- A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
- Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students
- Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate / graduate students in a
program
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas
- Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as Kaltura Media and Google Meets
- Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations
- Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
- Excellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner
Education :
- Minimum of a Masters degree or equivalent, in a relevant area of Health Sciences.
- PhD preferred
- Member in good standing as a Registered Dietician with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
Experience :
- Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence experiences in Health Sciences in a post-secondary environment