Sessional Instructors, Winter 2025, Faculty of Kinesiology

Description

The Faculty of Kinesiology invites applications for sessional instructors to teach the courses listed below in Winter 2025 (pending funding and sufficient enrolments).

The Winter 2025 term runs from January 6 to April 30, with most courses listed below starting January 13 and ending April 11 (followed by the Registrar final exam period, which runs April 14 to April 28). Please see the academic schedule for additional important dates and deadlines.

Courses of Instruction

In general, instructor responsibilities include: course instruction; assessment and grading; creation and management of the course D2L shell; communication with faculty staff in relation to teaching and learning; ongoing communication with students and, where applicable, teaching assistants and lab personnel; and, other assigned duties (as applicable).

KNES 201: Activity: Essence & Experience

Participate in various activities and movement patterns and the study of the fundamental factors that influence the activities we choose and the way we move. Please note that this posting is for the lecture component of the course only.
Lecture: M, 15:00 - 16:50
Activity Labs: The course instructor will be required to coordinate with activity lab instructors but does not instruct any of the activity labs.

KNES 203: Activity: Health, Fitness, & Performance

Fundamentals of exercise physiology are used in a variety of theoretically supported activities to experience the benefits of exercise and an understanding of exercise prescription and evaluation. 
Lecture: T/R, 11:00 - 11:50
Lab: Graduate Assistants (Teaching) run the labs; the course instructor will be required to coordinate with the GATs but not teach the lab component.

KNES 253: Introduction to Exercise and Sport Psychology

An introduction to the psycho-social concepts underlying an understanding of human behaviour in physical activity, sport, and health. Please note that this course is designed to focus 50% of content on exercise and health psychology and 50% on sport psychology; we are hiring for the exercise and health psychology component only.
Lecture: M/W/F 09:00-09:50
Lab: Graduate Assistants (Teaching) run the labs; the course instructor will be required to coordinate with the GATs but not teach the lab component

KNES 260: Human Anatomy and Physiology II

The instructional approach is a combination of systematic and regional anatomy and physiology with some surface anatomy and radiologic considerations. General cell physiology, bone anatomy, neurophysiology and muscular physiology, as well as skeletal structure, types of connective tissues, structure of joints and muscles of the axial and appendicular skeleton will be covered. Laboratories utilize human tissue materials, anatomical models, charts, and prosected cadavers and cadaver specimens. Please note that we are hiring for the physiology component of this class only; the anatomy component is taught by a full-time faculty member who also serves as the course coordinator.
Lecture 1: M/W/F, 8:00 - 8:50
Lecture 2: M/W/F, 12:00 - 12:50

KNES 311: Leadership Foundations

Contemporary leadership best practices with a focus on physical activity, pedagogy and sport coaching. Linking leadership theory with critical reflection.
Lecture: M/F, 8:00 - 8:50 
Lab: M/F, 9:00 - 9:25

KNES 397: Health and Exercise Psychology

An examination of psychological issues related to health, exercise, and physical activity.
Lecture: M/W, 14:00 - 15:15

KNES 411: Advanced Leadership Practice

Students will advance their theoretical and practical understanding of effective leadership behaviors through experience, discussion, and systematic reflection. Learning is focused on developing self-awareness in relation to leadership practices and the capacity to facilitate leadership skills in others.
Lecture: M/F, 11:00 - 12:15

KNES 495: Physiological Aspects of Aging, Disease, and Physical Activity

An examination of the interaction between aging, age-associated disease (e.g., cardiovascular disease) and physical activity. The major emphasis will be on the physiological processes involved.
Lecture: M/W/F 11:00 - 11:50

KNES 609: Statistical Techniques in Kinesiology

Basic concepts of statistical analysis as they apply to research methods used in various disciplines in kinesiology.
Lecture: T/R 14:00 - 15:15
Tutorial: A Graduate Assistant (Teaching) will run the tutorial; the course instructor will be required to coordinate with the GAT but not teach the tutorial component

KNES 617: Seminar in Applied Exercise Physiology II

Lectures and seminar presentations, discussion and critique of current research in applied exercise physiology and related subjects.
Seminar: R, 9:30 - 10:20

KNES 773: Integrative Exercise Physiology

The effects of exercise on the complex physiological interactions between different systems in the human body.
Lecture: T/R 8:00 - 9:15
Lab: The course instructor will be required to coordinate with Faculty exercise physiology lab technicians but not teach the lab component

Position Requirements

For all courses listed above, applicants must meet the following qualifications/requirements:

• Earned a PhD in Kinesiology or a related field; a master's degree in Kinesiology or a related field will be considered.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the university level and related to the content of the course(s) to which application is being made.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Experience teaching virtually will be considered an asset.

Application Process for All Positions

Applications must be submitted online via the 'Apply Now' link. Email applications will not be accepted. Please be aware that the online application process allows for only four (4) attachments. Attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require merging documents):

• Cover letter (see below for further details and any notes above in relation to specific courses)
• Current curriculum vitae
• Teaching Statement and, if available, evidence of successful teaching*
• Three (3) letters of reference*

*Required for applicants who have not taught courses in the Faculty of Kinesiology previously.

In the cover letter, all applicants must clearly state the course(s) to which they are applying to instruct, the order of preference if more than one course, and their qualifications specific to each course. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only those applicants chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted. Please note that for positions listed, there may be candidates with the right of first refusal (RoFR). For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B.

If you have any questions about this posting, please contact Dr. Cari Din, Associate Dean (Academic) by email.

Application Deadline: November 13, 2024

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 Faculty of Kinesiology, click here. 

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