Health and Illness Instructor Needed

Wilfrid Laurier University

southwestern ontario, on, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

Join Wilfrid Laurier University as an Instructor for KP331 Health and Illness Across the Lifespan in Fall 2026 at the Waterloo Campus. This position focuses on discussing health from a life-span perspective.
The Department of Kinesiology is hiring an instructor to teach KP331 starting September 1, 2026. Candidates must possess a PhD in Kinesiology and have proven teaching experience. In this role, you will cover chronic and infectious illnesses, focusing on health risks and the benefits of physical activity, while engaging a class of around 110 students.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and deliver informative lectures to students
• Explore topics related to health risks and physical activity
• Encourage experiential learning through interactive activities
• Assess student performance with appropriate methods
• Create an inclusive classroom environment
Requirements:
• PhD in Kinesiology or relevant discipline
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and methodo...