Sessional Lecturer - KPE432H: Legal Aspects of Sport, Recreation and Kinesiology
About The Position
The Sessional Lecturer for KPE432H: Legal Aspects of Sport, Recreation and Kinesiology will examine Canadian law and its application to the fields of sport, recreation and kinesiology. Students will obtain a foundational knowledge of the law and the practical skills to address legal issues as future practitioners in sport, recreation, physical education, and health care. Legal topics include contracts, regulated health professions, liability and risk management, human rights and discrimination, privacy, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Students will obtain hands-on experience by negotiating and drafting contracts and participating in mock decision-making processes that affect legal rights and interests. Finally, students will learn about contemporary and emerging legal issues relating to safe sport, social media, e-sports, and competition fixing. The role involves all duties associated with the design and teaching of a university credit course.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
