Sessional Appointment - PHYS 483

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Course Information:
Course descriptions can be viewed on the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Academic Calendars

 
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Appointment Start Date:
2026-12-16
Appointment End Date:
2027-04-30
Number of Appointments:
1
Posting Information:
Key Responsibilities:

Course Development and Delivery:
Deliver engaging and informative lectures, seminars, and tutorials that align with the course outline and objectives.
Utilize various teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning and participation, to comply with accessibility requirements, and to address the diversity of the material.
Design and develop course materials, if required, in alignment with the established curriculum, including syllabi, lecture notes, presentations, and reading lists.

Assessment and Evaluation:
Create, administer, and grade assignments, exams, projects, and other assessments.
Provide clear assessment criteria
Provide clear and constructive feedback to students on their performance.
Maintain student grades ensuring appropriate access and privacy.

Student Support:
Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students.
Respond to student inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and collaboration.

Collaboration and Communication:
Work collaboratively with department faculty and staff to ensure course content and delivery meet academic standards.
Participate in meetings where appropriate and contribute to curriculum development and improvement.
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and university administration.

Administrative Duties:
Oversee the work assigned to graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
Complete administrative tasks related to course management, such as submitting grades by the Registrar’s Office deadline and prior to the end of the appointment, and maintaining course records to be provided to the hiring unit at the end of the appointment.
Adhere to university policies and procedures regarding academic integrity, grading, student conduct, accessibility and student information including Policies 33, 46, 70, and 71.
Coordinate course logistics, including scheduling of course support.
Complete training required for the position as specified by the University and/or the hiring unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage course materials, assessments, and student records efficiently.
Student Engagement: Ability to engage and motivate students, fostering a positive learning environment.
Inclusivity: Ability to recognize and address the diverse needs of students, including cultural, linguistic, and learning differences, and to implement inclusive teaching practices
Professionalism: Adherence to university policies and procedures, including academic integrity and student conduct.

Education:
A minimum of an MSc in Physics, Medical Physics, or a closely related discipline; a PhD in Physics, Medical Physics, or a closely related discipline is preferred

Experience/Qualifications:
Applicants should possess the following:
Current or recent professional experience practicing as a medical physicist and/or working professionally in the field of medical physics, radiation oncology, or cancer treatment
Previous teaching, instructional, or teaching assistant experience in undergraduate medical physics, radiation physics, oncology, or related courses; specific experience teaching PHYS 483 and/or PHYS 383 is strongly preferred
Demonstrated record of professionalism, reliability, and good standing within previous instructional, academic, and/or clinical appointments
Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent instructional standards, prepare course materials in a timely manner, and uphold fairness and academic integrity across all students and course components
Strong background in the physical principles and clinical applications of radiation therapy, radiation dosimetry, and oncology treatment
Demonstrated ability to communicate advanced medical, physical, and clinical concepts clearly and effectively to undergraduate students
Experience developing or delivering instructional materials, lectures, assignments, case studies, demonstrations, or other learning resources aligned with course learning objectives
Demonstrated ability to connect fundamental and advanced physics concepts with their practical applications in oncology, radiation therapy, and patient care
Demonstrated engagement with evidence-based teaching practices, instructional development, pedagogical training, or university teaching and learning initiatives is considered an asset
Strong commitment to inclusive, supportive, and student-centered teaching practices
Experience mentoring students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds is considered an asset

Department or School Name: Physics & Astronomy

Department Head Name: David Hawthorn

Campus: Waterloo

Delivery Mode: In-person

Course Credit Weight: 0.5

Audience: Undergraduate

Wage Rate: $9688.93

Anticipated Enrolment #: 25

Enrolment Cap #: 25

TA Support: Yes

Co-Teaching: No

Special Topics Course: No

New Course Development: No

Signficiant Course Development: No

Course-Specific Information:
Substantial professional experience in therapeutic medical physics, radiation oncology, and/or the application of medical physics to cancer treatment
Previous experience teaching PHYS 483 and familiarity with its established curriculum, course materials, learning objectives, and assessments is strongly preferred
Familiarity with PHYS 383 and the foundational medical physics knowledge upon which PHYS 483 builds is strongly preferred
Advanced knowledge of the physical principles and clinical implementation of radiation therapy, treatment planning, radiation dosimetry, and contemporary cancer treatment technologies
Broad understanding of cancer biology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic approaches sufficient to place medical physics concepts within the broader context of oncology and patient management
Familiarity with therapeutic agents used in oncology and the principles underlying the management of treatment-related toxicities, cancer symptoms, and palliation
Demonstrated understanding of the role and responsibilities of the medical physicist within multidisciplinary radiation oncology and cancer care teams
Ability to integrate contemporary clinical practice, patient treatment considerations, emerging technologies, and real-world oncology applications into advanced undergraduate instruction
Experience with clinical radiation therapy technologies, treatment planning systems, quality assurance, dosimetry, and/or related therapeutic medical physics applications is considered highly beneficial
Ability to support, adapt, and update existing PHYS 483 course materials while maintaining continuity with the established curriculum and its relationship to PHYS 383
Ability to coordinate effectively with other instructors, medical physicists, clinicians, guest lecturers, teaching assistants, and departmental instructional staff as required
Availability to support student consultation outside lecture hours through office hours and online communication platforms
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The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

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