Description
The Faculty of Kinesiology invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach the course listed below during the Summer 2025 term (pending sufficient enrolments).
KNES 201 - Activity: Essence & Experience
Participate in various activities and movement patterns and the study of the fundamental factors that influence the activities we choose and the way we move.
This is a special offering of KNES 201 as part of a dual credit program for Calgary high school students and will run from July 2nd to July31st, as follows:
Lecture: M/T/W/R/F, 09:00 - 10:15
Activity Labs: M/T/W/R/F, 10:30 - 12:20pm
Please note that this posting is for both the lecture and activity lab components of the course, with an objective of hiring one instructor for the entire course (i.e., lecture and activity labs). Labs must be two different activities, typically taught in two-week blocks; applicants are asked to clearly state what two activities they would instruct and provide some proof of related knowledge/ expertise/experience in their cover letter and/or CV.
General instructor responsibilities include: course instruction; assessment and grading; creation and management of the course D2L shell; communication with faculty staff in relation to teaching and learning as well as ongoing communication with students; and other assigned duties (as applicable).
Position Requirements
For all courses listed above, applicants must meet the following qualifications/requirements:
- Earned a master¿s degree in Kinesiology or a related field; a bachelor¿s degree in Kinesiology or a related field will be considered along with other relevant experience.
- Evidence of successful teaching at the university level and related to the content of the course(s) to which application is being made.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
- Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Application Process for All Positions
Applications must be submitted online via the 'Apply Now' link. Email applications will not be accepted. Please be aware that the online application process allows for only four (4) attachments. Attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require merging documents):
- Cover letter (see below for further details and any notes above in relation to specific courses)
- Current curriculum vitae
- Proof of Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Teaching Statement and, if available, evidence of successful teaching*
- Three (3) letters of reference*
*Required for applicants who have not taught courses in the Faculty of Kinesiology previously.
Only those applicants chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted. Please note that for positions listed, there may be candidates with the right of first refusal (RoFR). For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B.
If you have any questions about this posting, please contact, Dr. Cari Din, Associate Dean (Academic) by email.
Application Deadline: April 25th, 2025
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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 Institutional Commitments(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)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Kinesiology, click here.
About the University of Calgary
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