FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS – SUMMER 2015
The Faculty of Health Sciences requires Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses
during the Summer Term 2015.
*LOCATION CODES: BBY=Burnaby, HC=Harbour Centre, SUR=Surrey, DIST=Distance Ed
COURSE #
& CAMPUS*
COURSE TITLE
HSCI 215-3
BBY
HSCI 826-3
HC
Perspectives on Disability &
Injury
Program Planning & Evaluation
Seminar
LECTURE/SEMINAR
TIME/CLASSROOM
ADDITIONAL
TUTORIAL
(if applicable)
CLOSING
DATE
Thurs. 2:30 - 5:20 pm, SSC B9201
Inquire
Feb. 6, 2015
Wed. 2:30 - 5:20 pm, HCC 1525
N/A
Feb. 6, 2015
Interested applicants should send, by the closing date shown above one PDF document
containing (1) a covering letter and (2) a C.V. to:
Sessional Applications
c/o Dr. Margo Moore, Associate Dean, Education
Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Blusson Hall 11320, 8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Email: [email protected]
Qualifications: Graduate degree or equivalent qualifications in the field of assignment, evidence of
teaching ability commensurate with the responsibility of teaching the assigned credit course and of
carrying out the duties related to the effective conduct of that course. Ph.D. preferred.
Information is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s27(4)(a), and the University’s policy of Collection of
Personal Information, (I 10-05). The information is directly related to processing your application for a sessional instructor appointment and for
offers of employment for successful applicants. If you have any questions about the collection and use of the information please contact Linda
Hegland at (778)782-8488.
Salary and conditions are determined by the TSSU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements,
this advertisement if directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Course offerings are subject to budgetary approval and enrolment figures.
Sample Course Outline for Reference: HSCI 215-3
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
HSCI 215-3 Perspectives on Disability and Injury
section
semester
Lectures:
Professor:
Office:
Email:
Office Hours:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students an interdisciplinary overview of injury
and disability. Review of global distribution and risk factors. Examination of disability and injury
across multiple levels of analysis.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to provide students with an overview of
various causes and risk factors of injuries and disabilities. Students will also learn about control
strategies, early prevention and health promotion. By course end, students should be able to:
- Identify leading causes of injury and disability at regional and global level
- Understand the role of various risk factors that may cause different forms of injury
and disability
- Describe science-based approaches to prevention of many types of disability and
injury
- Understand musculoskeletal injury mechanism, risk factors at workplaces,
development of certain occupational related injuries and suggest control strategies
- Illustrate tips on disability etiquette
PREREQUISITES:
HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130
TEACHING FORMAT: There will be three hours of lecture and one hour of tutorial per week.
Attendance at tutorial is required. Tutorial format will vary from week to week and will include:
weekly quizzes, recap of lecture material, student presentations and other activities. You MUST
attend your correct tutorial group.
REQUIRED READINGS: Various textbooks and online sources will be used. All of the lecture
notes will be posted on canvas in a pdf version and on-line links will be provided if applicable.
They will be organized by week.
CANVAS: Course-related information and materials will be available on SFU’s canvas at:
http://canvas.sfu.ca including weekly lecture presentations, links to on-line materials,
announcements and other course information. .
GRADING:
Weekly quizzes
Midterm Examination I
Midterm Examination II
Group Presentation
Final Examination
10%
20%
20%
15%
35%
Sample Course Outline for Reference: HSCI 826-3
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
HSCI 826-3 Program Planning and Evaluation
section
semester
Lecture:
Instructor:
Office:
Email:
Phone:
Office Hours:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide an overview of the main frameworks, processes, and tools used in
planning and evaluating public health interventions. Topics covered will include: developing
program and evaluation plans, engaging stakeholders, developing data collection strategies,
analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, developing reporting strategies, and facilitating use.
We will also explore a variety of evaluation theories and approaches and discuss standards of
practice, ethical considerations, systems approaches to evaluation, culturally competency, and
continuous learning in evaluation. By the end of the course students will have been exposed to
an assortment of approaches and tools that they can draw on to design programs and
evaluations that best meet stakeholder needs.
Instructional techniques will include lectures, group discussions, in-class exercises, and student
presentations. Notes from lectures will be provided as PowerPoint presentations.
REQUIRED READING:
Patton, M. Q. (2008). Utilization-Focused Evaluation 4th ed. Sage Publications.
A limited number of additional readings will be assigned throughout the course.
GRADING:
Evaluation Plan
Evaluation Approach Demonstration and Reflection
Facilitation Technique
65%
20%
15%
PREREQUISITE:
Admission to the graduate program or permission of the instructor.
EXPECTATIONS / IMPORTANT NOTES:
The professor may make changes to the syllabus if necessary, within Faculty / University
regulations.