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Position Description
The Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary is inviting applications for sessional instructors to teach the following courses during the Spring and Summer 2018 sessions:
Course Description
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 an axial and appendicular skeleton will be covered. Laboratories utilize human tissue materials, anatomical models, charts, and prosected cadavers and cadaver specimens.
Course Description
The instructional approach is a combination of systematic and regional anatomy and physiology with some surface anatomy and radiologic considerations. Physiology and anatomy of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, renal and gastrointestinal systems as well as anatomy of the reproductive and integumentary systems and special senses will be covered. Laboratories utilize human tissue materials, anatomical models, charts, and prosected cadaver and cadaver specimens.
The successful candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the related field with advanced expertise in teaching human anatomy and/or human physiology. The faculty is looking for one instructor to teach both the anatomy and physiology portions, or for two instructors to teach each section separately; an additional lab instructor will also be selected to teach in both Spring and Summer portions.
Teaching Responsibilities:
Lab Instructor(s) Duties and Responsibilities:
Applicants are asked to submit a letter of application including a current curriculum vitae, teaching statement and names of three references to:
Dr. Dave Paskevich
Associate Dean, Academic
Faculty of Kinesiology
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Email: dpaskevi@ucalgary.ca
The application deadline is January 25, 2018.
Thank you for submitting your application to the University of Calgary in the Faculty of Kinesiology. Please be aware that only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.
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. 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
Additional Information
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About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
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