Sessional Lecturer - KIN8127H: Exercise Programming for Cardiometabolic Health & Disease

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This course focuses on the application of exercise for populations at risk for and with cardiometabolic diseases in both research and general non-hospital-based settings. Students will learn the principles of clinical exercise testing and prescription with special considerations for research design and common conditions within the general population including obesity, cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic risk factors, cancers associated with cardiometabolic risk, type 2 diabetes as well as aging-related impairments. Emphasis will be placed on the demonstration of critical thinking, peer feedback, evidence-based decision making, and application of communication and physical skills relevant to exercise. Through case-based learning sessions, small and large group discussions, presentations, written assignments, and laboratories, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement exercise-based research studies and to work with clients as an exercise professional.

Requirements

• PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course
• Prepare and deliver course content
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and exams
• Calculate and submit grades
• Hold regular office hours
• Supervise 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