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Lecturer in Health Sciences and Research Methods  |  Posted September 11, 2024

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time continuing Lecturer position at the Burnaby campus starting as soon as Jan 1, 2025. The Faculty seeks outstanding candidates with proven track records of teaching and developing courses, including foundations of health sciences and research methods.

Lecturers are an integral part of the FHS. They contribute to the academic mission of teaching, preparing Health Sciences students for various health-related careers and graduate studies, and contribute to pedagogical leadership. Lecturers fully participate in the administration of the faculty and have voting rights, such as tenure-track faculty, on all faculty and university issues. Analogous to tenure-track faculty, Lecturers can be promoted to Senior Lecturer and University Lecturer ranks, and they can apply for paid study leaves for career advancement and professional development. A typical Lecturer appointment is split into 80% teaching and 20% service.

Our priority is to find a candidate to teach:

• HSCI 120 - Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior
• HSCI 130 – Foundations of Health Science
• HSCI 207 – Research Methods in Health Sciences

Additionally, the ideal candidate would be able to teach one or more of the following 400-level courses:

• HSCI 449 – Community and Health Service
• HSCI 481 – Senior Seminar in Social Health Science
• HSCI 483 – Senior Seminar in Environmental Health
• HSCI 484 – Senior Seminar in Population Health Research
• HSCI 485 – Senior Seminar in Mental Health and Addictions
• HSCI 486 – Senior Seminar in Global Health
• HSCI 495 – Applied Health Science Project

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Teaching and updating assigned courses.
• Developing new courses as directed.
• Supervision of directed studies and honours students.
• Supervision of and collaboration with teaching assistants.
• Contribute actively to building a vibrant culture in the Faculty, with service contributions to areas such as:
  • Curriculum development.
  • Discussions on teaching and learning.
  • Supporting instructors in academic integrity and student conduct.
  • Student recruitment and community outreach.
  • REDI.
  • Student liaison.

An ideal candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications:

• The successful candidate must have a PhD by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired. The doctoral degree will provide:
  • A solid foundation in health sciences, understanding how health, illness, and disease are defined, measured, and influenced across populations.
  • Proficiency in research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative. The candidate should have experience designing and conducting research, with expertise in mixed methods, research ethics, data collection, and analysis.
• Academic or other professional experience in teaching and developing courses.
• Demonstrated experience in evidence-based pedagogy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and group management skills.
• Evidence of teaching with a commitment to REDI

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Lecturer rank is $98,340 - $114,241 (subject to experience).

Read the complete job posting here for further details about the faculty and SFU

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing:

• A maximum 2-page cover letter that addresses the scope of the job requirements as detailed in the section titled “The Opportunity.”
• A curriculum vitae
• A maximum 1-page statement on REDI detailing all of the following:
  • Your positionality and how it relates to your contributions to REDI.
  • A description of your understanding of why REDI is essential in teaching, mentorship, and service.
  • A record of your contributions to REDI activities to date.
  • Specific goals and plans for advancing REDI at SFU.
• A condensed teaching dossier consisting of
  • A maximum 5-page teaching narrative detailing all of the following:
    • The courses you have instructed, content descriptions, class sizes, and formats.
    • Your teaching philosophy, including learning theories and assessment methods.
    • Professional development and impact on teaching.
    • Examples of educational creativity implemented in the classroom.
    • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentorship.
    • A summary of your efforts in fostering REDI within the learning environment.
• Example teaching materials, including all of the following:
  • A syllabus sample.
  • An example assignment with instructions and grading rubric.
  • An example of classroom materials (e.g., lecture slide deck).
  • Any other materials supporting the candidate’s teaching record
• The names and email address of 3 references

All applications should be submitted by email to:

Dr. Nienke van Houten
Chair, Lecturer Recruitment Committee Faculty of Health Sciences
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5A 1S6

Email: fhs_recruit@sfu.ca

Priority will be given to complete applications received by October 18, 2024, although applications received after that date may be considered. The position is subject to funding availability and approval by the SFU Board of Governors. Any inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to fhs_recruit@sfu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

SFU offers several benefits and services to create a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty; please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Services page for more details. SFU is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about SFU benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice on the Academic Careers webpage.

Read the full job description here