Sessional Lecturer - MSC1126H GPD Career Course: Skills for Science Communication

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GPD Career Course: Skills for Science Communication will help students become better communicators (of their research) and to explore careers in Science Communication. Students will gain a better understanding of how to communicate science effectively to diverse audiences, in diverse mediums and have opportunities to practice these skills through class participation and assignments. The course will build a foundational understanding of the skills needed to be an effective communicator of science and to succeed in a science communication-related career and how to position these skills in applying for jobs. Students will not only hone their own science communication skills in class, they will produce a piece of high-quality work that can be added to their portfolio when having to substantiate their communications skills in job applications.

Requirements

• PhD degree in biomedical science or a related discipline
• a minimum of 5 years of experience working in science communications (preferably in an academic setting)
• experience developing curriculum
• demonstrated effective teaching in a college or university setting

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching biomedical graduate students is an asset.

Responsibilities

• preparation and delivery of course content
• development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams
• calculation and submission of grades
• holding regular office hours

What This Job Offers

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