Position Posting - Instructional Assistant (IA) for HE440P: Environment and Health

One instructional assistant is required for HE440P: Environment and Health (winter 2021 term).  Human health is heavily influenced by the relationship between the environment and human disease outcomes. Cancer, a multifactorial disease, will be used as a model to study the interactions between genetic and external factors. This course will identify critical links between cancer and the environment through investigation of the hallmarks of cancer from a cell and molecular perspective, and environmental inputs that can cause cancer. There will be a focus on the molecular mechanisms of carcinogens, how scientists identify these compounds, and how to mitigate these risks.  Students will use recent, cutting-edge scientific literature to evaluate the current cancer research landscape, and will explore mainstream media resources to understand how the environment influences human health from a cell to society approach.

Duties

The IA will assist in:

• Aiding students in learning the course materials
• Maintaining course My Learning Space
• Proctoring midterm examinations
• Grading assignments and examinations

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a fourth-year undergraduate student or a graduate student.  The candidate will have a passion for the subject area, be an excellent communicator, and demonstrate strong leadership skills in facilitating learning objectives. Successful completion of BI236 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 Jan. 5, 2021 to April 25, 2021.

Rate of Pay

$21.70/hour when fourth-year undergraduate

$27.54/hour when MA or PhD

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 Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.