Special Topics in Lifestyle Medicine

TA399487- Winter 2027-HHNS*3000 Special Topics in Lifestyle Medicine

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Yes

Course Number:

HHNS*3000

Course Name:

Special Topics in Lifestyle Medicine

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course is an introduction to Lifestyle Medicine approaches to protect and promote human health and well-being. Special topics, including the social determinants of health, selected case-studies and a research project will help students understand Lifestyle Medicine as both a certified medical practice specialty for physicians and the foundation for a global self-healthcare policy from the World Health Organization.

120

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

Yes

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Other Duties Described:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 1 week, with constructive feedback as needed. Professional communication with instructor and students. Respond to student queries as required. Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor. Completion of Making Education Accessible, Accessible Service Provision and Environmental Health & Safety on-line courses (if not previously completed). Invigilation of final examination in this course and one additional course. Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in HHS or a closely related field (e.g., population medicine). 2) Interpersonal and/or communication skill. Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter describing how they meet each required and preferred qualifications in addition to their resume.

Preferred Qualifications:

A strong understanding of lifestyle and social determinants of health by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Please see web advisor

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: View email address on publisher.sourcingsquare.com).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.