Sessional Lecturer - KPE360H1F: Advanced Cardiorespiratory Physiology

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This course provides students with an opportunity to expand upon topics introduced in earlier physiology courses, particularly KPE264H1, with a particular focus on cardiorespiratory function and control during exercise. Advanced concepts in cardiac performance, respiratory control and the vascular system will be addressed, while considering both acute and chronic responses to exercise. While each subsystem will be examined in detail, a key objective is to guide students toward developing an integrative understanding of exercise physiology. Specific topics will include: systolic and diastolic cardiac function, neural and humoral control of ventilation during exercise, factors influencing gas exchange, local and regional control of skeletal muscle blood flow, and autonomic control of cardiovascular function. Challenges to these systems, including heat and ‘excessive’ exercise, will be explored. Laboratory activities will provide students with an opportunity to integrate conceptual and practical knowledge pertaining to the assessment of cardiorespiratory function and control during exercise.

Requirements

• PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience
• Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset

Nice To Haves

• Research and/or teaching experience in advanced undergraduate topics in integrative cardiorespiratory physiology, especially pertaining to exercise
• Experience with topics including the control of ventilation and exercise hyperpnea, ventilation-perfusion matching, cardiovascular regulation and integration in various environments and cardiac structural and functional adaptation to exercise

Responsibilities

• All duties associated with the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content
• Development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams
• Calculation and submission of grades
• Holding regular office hours
• Supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable

What This Job Offers

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