Sessional Lecturer, MPAS Program

University of Saskatchewan•Saskatoon, SK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Medicine, Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach the Research and Evidence Based Medicine course during the 2026-2027 academic year. This course is delivered longitudinally across both years of the MPAS program, introducing learners to principles of evidence-based medicine for clinical decision-making. Key topics include formulating research questions, evaluating evidence, integrating evidence with patient values, ethical research practices in quality improvement/quality assurance, action research for professional growth, critical appraisal of research methodologies, literature review approaches, and knowledge mobilization strategies. The course culminates in a capstone project where learners will present their findings.

Requirements

A Ph.D., or equivalent in Educational Administration, Health Professions Education, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in teaching at the post-secondary level.
Demonstrated experience in supervising research at the post-secondary level.
A strong record of scholarly activity in education or health professions research.

Responsibilities

Teach the Research and Evidence Based Medicine course to Year 1 and Year 2 MPAS learners.
Introduce learners to the principles of evidence-based medicine for clinical decision-making.
Guide learners in formulating focused research questions.
Instruct learners on searching for and evaluating evidence.
Teach learners to integrate evidence with patient values and preferences.
Focus on applying ethical research practices in quality improvement/quality assurance in clinical medicine.
Facilitate action research as a means of reflective practice for professional growth.
Critically appraise various qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Guide learners in literature review approaches and knowledge mobilization strategies.
Oversee the capstone project, which leverages a research question to guide literature review, research method, data collection and analysis, and communication of findings.
Facilitate learners' presentation of their capstone projects.