Position Description
The Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary is looking for one sessional instructor to teach Kinesiology 433- Health & Physical Activity in Winter 2023.
KNES 433: Health & Physical Activity
Exploration of the relationships between health, disease, and the benefits associated with physical activity and the various factors that can promote and maintain lifestyle change. Students will be required to complete a personal health report based on the following laboratory components: (1) blood lipid profile (a fasting blood draw), (2) nutritional record (dietary record analyzed), (3) health risk analysis (an on-line risk assessment) and risk factor concept (summary 1 – 3 with the inclusion of family/genetic background).
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Instructor of record for the course including all grading and instruction.
- Strong proficiency with online instruction tools (e.g., Zoom, Yuja, D2L, etc.)
- Other assigned duties.
Additional Information:
Listed below are the dates and times of the sessional position.
KNES 433 Health & Physical Activity
Lecture: TR 3:30 – 4:45 pm
Please note that the method of instruction for this course may be online. Applicants must have experience delivering courses in a remote setting, which includes evidence of successful use of online lectures, student participation channels and assessment methods.
The successful candidate will have minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the related field with advanced expertise.
Applicants will need to submit the following documentation(s), by applying online via the “Apply Now” link:
- Cover letter specifying the course(s) that they wish to apply for
- Current curriculum vitae
- Teaching Statement*
- Three (3) letters of reference*
*Required ONLY for first time appointments to the Faculty of Kinesiology
The application deadline is July 21st, 2022
For additional information on the courses, please visit our website.
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.
Once again, thank you for your interest in a career at the University of Calgary. We encourage you to continue to visit our website at http://careers.ucalgary.ca to view new opportunities.
Sessional positions are offered on a per course basis. Please see The Faculty Association of the University of Calgary (TUCFA) website for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, 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 (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
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
To view a listing of all available academic opportunities and to find out more about what the University of Calgary has to offer, please visit our Academic Careers website.
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.