Instructional Assistant position - HE300/KP434: Epidemiology

One instructional assistant is required for HE300/KP434: Epidemiology (Fall 2020 term). HE300/KP434 is an introduction to the history, theory, and methods of epidemiology with attention to the place of epidemiology in preventive and clinical medicine in relation to both infectious and chronic diseases. Topics to be covered include: epidemiological reasoning, measures of risk and disease frequency, causation, screening, prevention and study design.

Duties

The IA will assist in:

• answering student emails
• aiding students in learning the course materials
• proctoring examinations and
• grading assignments and examinations

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have a passion for the subject area, be excellent communicators, and demonstrate strong leadership skills in facilitating learning objectives. Successful completion of the course (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of A is required in order for your application to be considered.   

Hours of Work

A total of 65 hours to be worked between September 5, 2020 – December 23, 2020.

Rate of Pay

$21.70/hour when fourth-year undergraduate

How to Apply

Please apply with a resume and cover letter (be sure to include proof of the grade (LORIS screenshot) you acquired in the course) to Linda Bennett, lbennett@wlu.ca by noon on Sept. 1, 2020.