Position description
The Health Studies Program at Mount Allison University invites applications for a part-time stipendiary appointment for the Fall 2024 term, to teach a three-credit course: HLTH 3001, Health Communications.
This course provides an overview of theories of health communication, health literacy, public health campaigns, risk communication, and the role of traditional and social media. It will also consider the importance of cultural literacy in adapting health communication to different contexts.
The anticipated enrollment in the course is approximately 25 students and may be taught as an in-person class on the Sackville campus or offered synchronously online.
Qualifications:
*A completed (or in-progress) PhD in Health Studies/health-related field, Communications, English, Sociology, or related fields. Doctoral students are welcome to apply.
*Prior teaching experience is preferred
Applications must include:
- Cover letter describing teaching experience and suitability for the position
- A short document that outlines your plan for course delivery (e.g., topics, course readings, textbook, type of assignments and assessment)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information for two references.
- When submitting the application, use the email subject heading: Part-time Lecturer: HLTH 3001 Health Communications
Please submit your complete applications as a single, merged PDF file to healthstudies@mta.ca
A review of complete applications will begin on April 19, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.