Posting Expiry
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Western University, invites applications for a probationary Teaching Scholar appointment, effective July 1, 2023 or as negotiated. This probationary appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor and will lead to consideration of continuing status and promotion to Associate Professor, Teaching Scholar at the end of the probationary period (maximum 6 years). The workload for the Teaching Scholar is 60% teaching, 20% educational scholarship, and 20% service. The successful candidate will be appointed in Kinesiology, Nursing, or Health Studies, depending on the applicant's area of scholarship and discipline. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in human anatomy or a related field. Additional postgraduate training in the field of Education will be considered an asset. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated excellence and varied experiences in teaching human anatomy, as well as enthusiasm for quality and innovative educational practices. Further, candidates will have demonstrated a track record of educational scholarship that includes (for example) curriculum development and evaluation; educational leadership; mentoring; presentations and scholarship on teaching or pedagogy; or research into the efficacy of different pedagogical approaches. Candidates may demonstrate evidence of their scholarship activities through innovation in methods that enhance student learning; creation and development of models of effective teaching; advances in the delivery of education in a discipline or profession; and engagement in the scholarly conversation via professional activity and publications. Ideally, the successful candidate will also have teaching experience in related fields such as neuroanatomy, histology, and functional / clinical anatomy. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated capacity to contribute substantively to an inclusive and diverse academic community.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering dynamic functional human anatomy education, primarily at the undergraduate level, that is fundamental to anatomy curriculum across the Faculty of Health Sciences. This will entail the design of courses specific to the needs of Kinesiology, Health Studies, and Nursing. Principal duties will include the teaching of anatomy courses, and the development of specialized courses in the anatomical field that meet the emerging needs of the programs. These courses will be developed in consultation with School-based curriculum committees in the Faculty and will build a foundation of practical anatomical education. Candidates will be expected to fulfill service responsibilities within the School to which they are appointed, including oversight of anatomy lab facilities. The candidate is also expected to engage in educational scholarly activities that broaden the scope of their teaching responsibilities, and to share their expertise with colleagues. Support for educational scholarship is available through the Schools, the Faculty, and University. The University also offers programs to enhance teaching excellence through the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
The Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit. FHS delivers undergraduate programs in three Schools, and graduate programs in six disciplines, while offering a unique learning experience that enables students to develop a comprehensive understanding of health-related issues affecting people in all corners of the world. A spirit of collaboration has become part of the fabric of the Faculty and helps bring together world-class researchers and teachers across its six schools. The Faculty also has large interdisciplinary graduate programs including the Health & Rehabilitation Sciences program, and the Advanced Health Care Practice (AHCP) program, which is the first of its kind in Canada. FHS has four signature research areas, and four Research Centres: Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion, Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, International Centre for Olympic Studies, and the National Centre for Audiology. The Faculty has more than 3,200 undergraduate students and more than 800 graduate students (including 200 PhD students).
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff, and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence, and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth to better serve our communities. With a full-time enrolment of 32,000, Western University is a leading research-intensive university with a full range of academic and professional programs. The University is in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for Southwestern Ontario.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application package, as a single PDF file, containing the following:
- Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form
- Cover letter that outlines their interest and qualifications for the role, and a statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in relation to their teaching and scholarship activities
- An up-to-date Curriculum vitae
- A short teaching dossier, including a teaching philosophy statement and a summary of past achievements in areas such as classroom teaching, curriculum development, teaching innovation, and educational scholarly activities.
- A plan for future educational scholarship activities.
- Names and contact information of three academic referees.
The application package can be submitted via email to:
Dr. Andrew Johnson, Search Committee Chair
Arthur and Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building
Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University
London, Ontario N6A 3K7
c/o wechebot@uwo.ca
The deadline for receipt of applications is April 25, 2023
Please quote HS-254 on all correspondence.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Wanda Chebott, wechebot@uwo.ca