The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Description
The Associate Dean (Undergraduate Health and Science Education) and Department Head of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine is accepting applications for a Sessional Instructor to coordinate and teach an undergraduate course, CORE 473: Social Justice and the Labour Force, in the Winter 2025 term.
This class is taught virtually with no in-person sessions.
Position Requirements:
Applicants with the following characteristics are encouraged to apply:
- a PhD with experience in community rehabilitation and disability studies
- prior university teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
- prior experience in coordinating and teaching a virtual course using interactive approaches
- demonstrated academic and/or research experience related to community rehabilitation, disability studies and labour workforce participation
- strong interpersonal skills
The Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies program is an interdisciplinary platform of academic inquiry. The undergraduate programs builds skills in the domains of leadership development, community capacity building, innovation and multiple allies aimed at improving well-being of people with diverse abilities, promoting social change and building corresponding knowledge and theory. For more information, please visit our website: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/bcr
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vita and the names and contact information for three references no later than October 30, 2024 to:
Dr. Fiona Clement
Department Head, Community Health Sciences
Email: [email protected]
As per the Collective Agreement, the Cumming School of Medicine will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
Please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. The four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents).
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine, click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
