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The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo is seeking an exceptional educator for a Definite Term Lecturer appointment in Kinesiology with expertise related to social psychology of physical activity as it impacts health promotion, health behaviour, disease prevention and/or rehabilitation, sport, work and human performance. The initial appointment as a Definite Term Lecturer will be for a term of up to 3 years, and the incumbent may be considered for a future continuing lecturer appointment if he/she demonstrate·s outstanding performance in teaching after three years.
Successful candidates are expected to have a strong teaching portfolio with evidence of a commitment to excellence and innovation and be able to teach a range of topics, including, but not limited to: social psychology, sport psychology, health behaviour, determinants of health and well-being and research design/statistics as well as writing and communication skills. Candidates with a clinical training and experience, who can contribute to developing educational opportunities to advance clinical and professional skills for students focussed on clinical career paths, would be preferable. Applicants should have experience working in a variety of classroom settings and be comfortable engaging groups ranging in size from 10 to >300 students. They will be responsible for developing, teaching and administering up to six courses annually at the undergraduate level and graduate levels, mentoring/supervising teaching assistants, providing leadership on teaching innovation across the Department and Faculty and may be called upon to assist with other aspects of program administration.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in a relevant discipline with experience in course development and teaching at the undergraduate level and an ability to teach at the graduate level. The initial appointment will be as a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo at the level of Definite Term Lecturer. The candidate will also teach courses at the Faculty level.
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences is an inter-disciplinary department with expertise spanning the scientific study of human movement. A main focus of the department is to discover and explain mechanisms and principles of human movement and to apply this knowledge to the prevention of illness and injury together with strategies, which optimize the health and physical performance of individuals. The department offers B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Kinesiology. Further information about the department can be found at Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences: https://uwaterloo.ca/kinesiology-health-sciences/
The University of Waterloo is a vibrant community distinguished by teaching excellence and scholarship in teaching, with institutional support through its Centre for Teaching Excellence. There is a strategic commitment to research-enhanced, technology-enhanced, and entrepreneurship-enhanced learning. The University of Waterloo excels at experiential learning, in part, through the world’s largest postsecondary co-operative education program. For the past two decades, the University of Waterloo has been recognized in a national reputation survey of universities as ‘best overall’, ‘most innovative’, and producing ‘leaders of tomorrow’.
The starting salary range for this position is $78,000 to $99,000. Actual starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
The closing date for applications is Dec 1, 2021. The start date will be July 1, 2022 or as negotiated.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier that includes teaching philosophy, experience, evaluations and sample syllabi ensuring the role of applicant is clearly denoted. Applicants should also provide names and contact information for four referees who will be willing to provide letters of support upon request from the search committee. These materials should be sent electronically to the attention of: Professor A. Russell Tupling, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of.Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3Gl Canada (sent via email to Jenny Davey: jennyfer@uwaterloo.ca).
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office
(https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenous-initiatives).
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff.
The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Metis, lnuit/lnuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have
any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Jenny Davey: jennyfer@uwaterloo.ca.
If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Jenny Davey: jennyfer@uwaterloo.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo
