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Course Information:

Course descriptions can be viewed on the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Academic Calendars

Undergraduate studies - Academic Calendar

Graduate studies - Academic Calendar

Appointment Start Date:

2026-12-16

Appointment End Date:

2027-04-30

Number of Appointments:

Posting Information:

Key Responsibilities:

Course Development and Delivery:

Deliver engaging and informative lectures, seminars, and tutorials that align with the course outline and objectives.
Utilize various teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning and participation, to comply with accessibility requirements, and to address the diversity of the material.
Design and develop course materials, if required, in alignment with the established curriculum, including syllabi, lecture notes, presentations, and reading lists.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Create, administer, and grade assignments, exams, projects, and other assessments.
Provide clear assessment criteria
Provide clear and constructive feedback to students on their performance.
Maintain student grades ensuring appropriate access and privacy.

Student Support:

Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students.
Respond to student inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and collaboration.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work collaboratively with department faculty and staff to ensure course content and delivery meet academic standards.
Participate in meetings where appropriate and contribute to curriculum development and improvement.
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and university administration.

Administrative Duties:

Oversee the work assigned to graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
Complete administrative tasks related to course management, such as submitting grades by the Registrar’s Office deadline and prior to the end of the appointment, and maintaining course records to be provided to the hiring unit at the end of the appointment.
Adhere to university policies and procedures regarding academic integrity, grading, student conduct, accessibility and student information including Policies 33, 46, 70, and 71.
Coordinate course logistics, including scheduling of course support.
Complete training required for the position as specified by the University and/or the hiring unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage course materials, assessments, and student records efficiently.
Student Engagement: Ability to engage and motivate students, fostering a positive learning environment.
Inclusivity: Ability to recognize and address the diverse needs of students, including cultural, linguistic, and learning differences, and to implement inclusive teaching practices
Professionalism: Adherence to university policies and procedures, including academic integrity and student conduct.

Education: A PhD in communication, education, English, writing studies, health professions education, or a related discipline is preferred. Alternatively, a graduate degree in a health or science discipline combined with substantial experience teaching academic communication, research, and writing would be appropriate. Experience/Qualifications: The instructor for Communication for the Health Professions 2 should have demonstrated expertise in academic and professional communication, critical thinking, research literacy, and evidence-based writing, preferably within a health sciences or pre-professional educational setting. Relevant expertise should include academic writing, summarizing and paraphrasing, synthesis of scholarly literature, critical evaluation of research, development of evidence-based arguments, information literacy, and appropriate citation and documentation practices, including APA style. The instructor should also have experience teaching professional written, oral, listening, interpersonal, and collaborative communication skills. The instructor should have experience with student-centred and collaborative teaching, including writing workshops, peer feedback, discussion, and applied learning activities. Experience supporting undergraduate health sciences, pre-medical, medical, or other pre-professional students would be an asset. Experience with online learning platforms like LEARN and Canvas. Above all, the instructor should be able to help students become independent and effective communicators who can critically evaluate, synthesize, and appropriately use scientific evidence in academic and professional contexts. Department or School Name: Department of Biology Department Head Name: Paul Craig Campus: Waterloo Delivery Mode: In Person Course Credit Weight: 0.5 Audience: Undergraduate Wage Rate: $9688.93 Anticipated Enrolment #: 12 Enrolment Cap #: 15 TA Support: No Co-Teaching: No Special Topics Course: No New Course Development:N Signficiant Course Development: No Course-Specific Information: Course schedule: January 11 – First day of classes at UW. These classes won’t have any instruction this week. The term for medical science students has effectively not started yet. January 18 – week 1 January 25 – week 2 February 1 – week 3 February 8 – a test or assignment on course material based on weeks 1 to 3 OR non-class/no-submission weeks for courses that are course work based February 15 – week 4. Reading week at UW, but classes are not cancelled, there would be teaching this week. If a course happens to have a scheduled meet on a Monday, we would re-schedule the meet time to a day later in the week. February 22 – week 5 March 1 – week 6 March 8 – a test or assignment on course material based on weeks 4 to 6 OR non-class/no-submission weeks for courses that are course work based March 15 – week 7 March 22 – week 8 – Good Friday this week – If a course happens to have a scheduled meet on a Friday, we would re-schedule the time to a day earlier in the week. March 29 – week 9 – Easter Monday this week – If a course happens to have a scheduled meet on a Monday, we would re-schedule the time to a day later in the week. April 5 – a test or assignment on course material based on weeks 7 to 9 OR non-class/no-submission weeks for courses that are course work based April 12 – week 10 April 19 – week 11 April 26 – week 12 May 3 – a test or assignment on course material based on weeks 10 to 12 OR non-class/no-submission weeks for courses that are course work based May 10 – Deferred/INC exams, if necessary, between May 12 to 15 (Wed to Sat) Course delivery and platform(s): The delivery is intended to mirror the same material (PCLN 303) being delivered at St. George’s University (Grenada) and Northumbria University (UK). That is the reason for the late start (Jan 18), class continuing over reading week, no class on Easter Monday (holiday in Grenada) and the term running into May. Similarly, test/exam dates would be dictated. There would not be choice in test/assessment timing and direction on course matters would need to be taken from St. George’s University. Suggested start date: Dec 15, 2026 Suggested end date: May 31, 2027

Equity Statement

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 coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

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 First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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