Sessional Lecturer: PHL440H Clinical Bioethics

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Sessional Lecturer: PHL440H Clinical Bioethics

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 11/15/2024
Req ID: 40709
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Course# & Course Title: PHL440H: Clinical Bioethics (Winter 2025 Term at .5FCE)Course Description:This is an advanced study of topics in bioethics taught in conjunction with clinical bioethicists associated with the health care organization partners of the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics. This course is intended for Bioethics Major and Specialist students. The course explores both the theory and practice of clinical bioethics with the aim of deepening students’ insight into the normative ethical features of clinical policy and practice, the interplay of biomedical science, law and policy in creating and shaping ethical issues in clinical care, the use of bioethics theory, principles and concepts to analyze and assess ethical issues in clinical care, and the practical ethical reasoning entailed in identifying, understanding, and responding to ethical issues in the real-world healthcare settings.Course Learning Objectives:

• To explore the theory and practice of clinical bioethics
• To deepen insight into the normative ethical features of clinical policy and practice, including the interplay of biomedical science, law and policy in creating and shaping ethical issues in clinical care
• To examine the nature and scope of practical ethical reasoning entailed in identifying, understanding, and responding to ethical issues in the real-world healthcare settings
• To apply relevant bioethics theory, principles and concepts to analyze and assess ethical issues in clinical care

Estimated course enrolment: 30Estimated TA support: n/aSchedule: Wednesdays, 12-3pmSessional dates: January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025Salary: $9,457.90 (Sessional Lecturer I)$9,930.79 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)$10,121.77 (Sessional Lecturer II)$10,326.62 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)$10,362.76 (Sessional Lecturer III)$10,570.02 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term)(Salary inclusive of vacation pay)Please note that should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.Qualifications: Masters or PhD in Bioethics, detailed knowledge of the structure and organization of healthcare and the practice of clinical bioethics in healthcare settings, familiarity with a range of topical issues in clinical bioethics, experience with the application of practical ethical reasoning in clinical care, affiliation with a UofT-affiliated health institution and bioethics department.Description of duties: As well as normal teaching duties, the sessional lecturer will develop and deliver course content; plan lectures and other learning activities; recruit and schedule guest lecturers, as appropriate; assess and grade student assignments; maintain course Quercus page; maintain regular communication with students; calculate and submit course grades.Application Process:All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (PDF or RTF, also available at :c/o Christine LoweDalla Lana School of Public HealthUniversity of TorontoEmail: christine.lowe@utoronto.caClosing Date: 11/21/2024, 11:59PM EDT
**This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 04:35:11 GMT

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