ABOUT WESTERN

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

ABOUT US

The Faculty of Health Sciences ((FHS) is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of six Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centres. The Faculty has more than 3,200 undergraduate students and more than 800 graduate students (200 PhD students).
Western’s School of Occupational Therapy believes in the transformative power of occupation. Through a commitment to social justice, social inclusion, and health and wellbeing, faculty members and students engage in teaching, research and learning that creates positive change
locally, nationally and internationally. Teaching and research in the School of Occupational Therapy is enhanced through a network of international and interprofessional collaborations that broadens the understanding of occupation and motivates students impact the world at individual and societal levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have qualifications appropriate to the course(s) for which application is being made and a demonstrated record of performance in teaching.

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE WITH ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF THE COURSE WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE COURSE PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: DELIVERING THE COURSE; MARKING EXAMINATIONS; AND ASSESSING THE ACADEMIC WORK OF STUDENTS. THIS ROLE DOES NOT DEVELOP OR PREPARE THE COURSE, NOR WOULD YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING GRADES.

Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.
Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.