The School of Public Health and Social Policy at the University of Victoria invites expressions of interest from individuals interested in sessional teaching.
This call is specifically for one course only, PHSP 550, Perspectives in Social Policy and Public Health for May 2017 term. This is a graduate level theory course in the Master of Public Health program, usually requiring a PhD or Master’s level degree, with equivalent in relevant public health policy practice experience.
The course is scheduled to run on campus at UVic in Victoria, May 1-5, 2017 inclusive, 8:30-4:30 each day. A concurrent online course site supports course completion and final assignment submission for remainder of summer term (i.e. until July 31) however, most of the course is complete by May 5.
| PHSP 550 Units: 1.5 |
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Perspectives in Social Policy and Public Health Informed by values of social justice, equity and diversity, focuses on a range of theoretical and practical perspectives that critically assess social policy and practice and public health issues in Canada in historical, contemporary and comparative contexts. Note: A requirement of this course is a condensed five day on–campus seminar. |
General responsibilities for this course include:
- Facilitating through on campus delivery this dynamic week long course with learning activities, guest speakers, group work, individual work, etc.
- Ability to evaluate components related to learning in a face-to-face theory course such as learning plans, learning journals, short essays, briefing notes, final papers/projects, oral presentations as these relate specifically to current context of social/health policy
- Extensive knowledge and experience with policy theory and practice including development, critique, implementation, evaluation
- Consulting with students and being available to them through office hours, electronic communication and telephone during the on-site and for the remainder of term.
- Evaluating student learning, including grading of assignments/learning activities
- Working collaboratively with other instructors
- Working knowledge of instructional technology
Qualifications: This is a graduate level theory course in the Master of Public Health program, usually requiring a PhD or Master’s level degree, with equivalent in relevant public health policy practice experience. The salary range for 1.5 units of teaching is $5,188 to $6,312 (effective May 2013).
Expressions of interest to teach PHSP 550 should be forwarded in writing by Dec 1, 2016 to:
Joan Gillie, Program Manager, School of Public Health and Social Policy
University of Victoria, HSD Building
PO Box 1700, Stn CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Contact: 250-853-3845 or jgillie@uvic.ca
For further information on the PHSP program and the School of Public Health and Social Policy please see our website at http://www.uvic.ca/hsd/publichealthsocialpolicy/.
The School of Public Health and Social Policy reserves the right to fill future teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting. Appointments are subject to sufficient funding and enrollment in courses. Sessional Instructors are members of CUPE Local 4163 (Component 3). The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Victoria.