Sessional Instructional Assistant - JSU237H1: Introduction to HIV/AIDS: Biomed Section
- Toronto, ON
- $54.27 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Req ID: 45056
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Sexual Diversity Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:JSU237H1: Introduction to HIV/AIDS: Health, Sexuality and Gender - Biomed SectionA critical examination of the HIV/AIDS global pandemic from a multidisciplinary perspective and with an emphasis on sexuality. The course examines the basic biology of HIV/AIDS and then covers social, historical, political, cultural, gender, and public health aspects of HIV/AIDS. Attention is given to the distinct features of vulnerable and marginalized populations, prevention, treatment, drug development, and access to medicines.Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in Immunology, Biomedicine, Epidemiology, or related field, with specific research expertise in HIV/AIDS.Preferred QualificationsResearch experience on the biological/biomedical aspects of HIV/AIDS, including: immunopathogenesis, current prevention and treatment regimens, historical background of the science of HIV/AIDS, the local and global sociopolitical contexts in which it has occurred both locally and globally. Experience teaching health science to interdisciplinary students from sciences, social sciences, and humanities backgrounds. Experience working with an interdisciplinary teaching team.Duties
- Facilitating and/or delivering guest lectures, as part of a teaching team
- Creating, administering, and grading quizzes
- Responding to student enquiries
- Holding office hours to meet with students, if applicable
- Occasional meetings with supervisor and teaching team
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