HE601C- 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching or facilitating seminars.
• Knowledge of grant writing, thesis preparation, scientific communication, and publication processes.
• Ability to foster a multidisciplinary learning environment.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance (Article 28.2)
• Supplementary Remuneration for coordination of large classes or multi-section courses (Article 28.3)

What This Job Offers

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