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TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE – 24/25
HLTH 493* - Advanced Topics in Health Studies: Topic – Indigenous Food Sovereignty
School of Kinesiology and Health Studies
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6
The School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in Indigenous Food Sovereignty (HLTH 493*). This is an in-person teaching, fourth-year seminar course with an expected enrolment of 25 students. Candidates should have a M.A. or M.Sc. or Ph.D, and teaching experience at the university level in Health Promotion, Indigenous Studies, Food Studies, and/or a related discipline. This is a winter term appointment for the period January 1, 2025 to April 30th, 2025, with classes in session from January 6, 2025 to April 4th, 2025 (followed by the final assessment period).
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Michelle Shorey, Department Manager at skhs.manager@queensu.ca or 613-533-6000 ext. 78470.
The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at Collective Agreements/LoU’s/MoA’s.
Applications should include:
- An expression of interest (1-2 pages max) that outlines the candidate’s vision for the course including a list of possible topics and assessment strategies;
- A complete and current curriculum vitae;
- Letters of reference from two (2) referees, and;
- Any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a teaching dossier, etc.
Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to skhs.manager@queensu.ca, to the attention of:
Dr. Luc Martin, Acting Director
School of Kinesiology and Health Studies
Queen’s University
Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6
Applications will be received until October 31st, 2024. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies can be found at https://skhs.queensu.ca/.
Course Description:
HLTH 493 Advanced Topics in Health Studies: Topic Indigenous Food Sovereignty Units: 3.00
Advanced Topics in Health Studies is an Honours level course exploring advanced topics that are current and/or of special interest in the area of health studies. The topic Indigenous Food Sovereignty will explore the reciprocal nature of food sovereignty, foregrounding the interdependent relationships humans have with the land, plant, and animals that give their lives sustenance. Students will discuss Indigenous Food Sovereignty’s inherently anti-colonial foundations, which prioritize the resurgence and revitalization of Indigenous cultures and ways of being that support physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Seminar, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 4 or above and registration in a HLTH Major, Joint Honours, or KINE Specialization Plan.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Examine theoretical framings and understandings of various topics related to health promotion, physical activity and/or epidemiology.
- Critically appraise and discuss relevant research literature.
- Practice advanced skills in reading, writing, presenting, and discussing scholarly work.
Posted: (September 4th, 2024)
There are no positions available at this time.
There are no positions available at this time.
There are no positions available at this time.
There are no positions available at this time.