Gerontology

Category: 
Limited Term Faculty Positions
Application Deadline: 
Friday, July 29, 2016 - 12:00am

Date of Posting:          July 5, 2016

Title of Position:        Sessional Lecturers

 

Applications are requested to teach one or more courses in a broad range of courses, which may include but are not limited to:

 

Introduction to Gerontology

GERO 1110 FA (Thursdays, 7-10pm, Fall Session)

Introduction to Palliative Care

GERO 2010 FDE (Web, Fall Session)

Aging in Canada

GERO 1130 WA (Mondays, 7-10 pm, Winter Session)

Overview of Dementia Studies

GERO 2110 WDE (Web, Winter Session)

 

Note: Those who have previously held sessional positions in the Department of Gerontology must apply to this posting if they wish to be considered for the upcoming academic year.

 

Starting Date:       

Fall Session:  September 12, 2016 to December 5, 2016          

Winter Session:  January 9, 2017-April 7, 2017

 

Location:    Thunder Bay

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Expertise, background and experience in basic concepts, issues and current trends in Gerontology. Previous teaching of the respective course is considered an asset. Post-graduate degree in a discipline related to gerontology and the ability to teach gerontology from an interdisciplinary perspective.

 

Applications should include:      A cover letter indicating course(s) of interest and outlining qualifications, as well as a curriculum vitae, the names of three references, evidence of teaching performance, and any other relevant information.

 

Send Applications to:

Office of the Dean

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Email: fhbs@lakeheadu.ca

 

Please note that email is the preferred method of application.

 

Closing Date:   Friday, July 29, 2016

Position is subject to budgetary approval.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.