HE440K Instructional Assistant

Position Posting - Instructional Assistant (IA) – HE440K: Introduction to Global Health

One instructional assistant is required for HE440K: Introduction to Global Health (Fall/2021 term).  Why are some people who live in some countries so much healthier than others? This course will explore the individual, social and institutional factors that help to explain the unequal distribution of health and disease globally. The course will begin with an introduction to the language of global health: the burden of disease, health systems, health financing, and global health governance. It will then analyze the rationale for and modes of intervention to improve global health by exploring a number of current global health issues (topics will vary year to year to remain current). The course will incorporate knowledge and views from multiple academic disciplines (public health, economics, politics, epidemiology, sociology, etc.) and does not require any background knowledge but is designed for fourth-year students in the Department of Health Sciences.

Duties

The IA will assist in:

• Aiding students in learning the course materials
• Maintaining course My Learning Space
• 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 September 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.

Rate of pay

$21.70/hour when fourth-year undergraduate

$27.54/hour when MA or PhD

Please apply with a resume and cover letter (be sure to include proof of the grade (LORIS screenshot) you acquired in the course) to healthsciences@wlu.ca  by Monday, August 23, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.