HE601B- Approached to Health Sciences-Internal Posting for CTF Members Only

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This weekly seminar includes a combination of guest speakers from various disciplines within the health sciences (clinicians, public health practitioners, research scientists, policymakers), and faculty within the Department and/or University, and from other universities. The focus of the course is to highlight diverse approaches to studying the health sciences. Students also use this forum to present thesis proposals and other research activities. Students are also expected to complete a minimum of 5 workshops from the 5 ASPIRE Pillars (Teaching, Professional, Research, Career, Wellness) with the precise number and foci to be jointly decided upon with one’s supervisor. Additional topics may include grant writing (e.g., scholarships), thesis preparation, scientific communication including creating conference posters, the peer-reviewed publication process, etc. Multidisciplinary in nature, the seminar provides students an opportunity to broaden their skillsets/exposure to different issues in the health sciences. The course culminates in students working in groups to identify and present on a relevant health sciences issue.

Requirements

• PhD in Public Health, Health Studies, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Community Health, Global Health, Health Policy/Health Policy Studies, Health Administration/Health Management, or Medical Sciences.
• Internal member of the CTF bargaining unit as defined by Article 13.7.2.17.
• CV (required).
• Candidate Application Form (CAF) (required).
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (required for external applicants).
• Evidence of Good Teaching (required for external applicants).
• Verification of highest degree (required for external applicants).

Nice To Haves

• Cover Letter (optional).
• Teaching Dossier (optional).
• Sample Course Outline (optional).

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly seminars combining guest speakers and faculty presentations.
• Facilitate student presentations of thesis proposals and research activities.
• Guide students in completing ASPIRE Pillar workshops.
• Cover additional topics such as grant writing, thesis preparation, scientific communication, and the publication process.
• Oversee group projects where students identify and present on health sciences issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree