Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program
Faculty of Health Sciences

Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery

Part-time Instructor Opportunity:  Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program is seeking a qualified instructor to teach HTH SCI 3AH3 — Indigenous Health in the Winter 2019 term.  The goals of this course are to: provide students with knowledge and skills related to health care practice and policy from within Indigenous contexts; enable students to acquire and put into practice concepts and information required to understand and manage health for Indigenous peoples; to engage in culturally competent and safe practice through knowledge development; and the ability to identify areas of need specific to Indigenous health.

Position Requirements:

Applicants for this position should hold a university degree in a relevant discipline, have demonstrated expertise in Indigenous health issues, and teaching experience.  A graduate degree and experience with inquiry- or problem-based learning would be considerable assets.

The course is scheduled on Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm with weekly classes held at the main McMaster University campus starting Friday, January 11, 2019 to Friday, April 5, 2019 with a maximum student enrolment of 20.

Compensation:  $7,407 total (less applicable deductions) split over biweekly payments.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Dr. Stacey Ritz, BHSc Assistant Dean by Friday, October 26, 2018.  Email ritzsa@mcmaster.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority.  McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff.  Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from Indigenous persons, women, members of visible minorities, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.