CHL5220H Position Description -Emergency Position
This course is required for MPH students in Community Nutrition, Social and Behavioural Health Science (Health Promotion), and Occupational and Environmental Health. It is intended to provide students with an introduction to epidemiologic and biostatistical concepts.
The course consists of two hours of lecture/discussion and 2 hours of tutorial time per week. Students are expected to have read the assigned material before lecture and to come to tutorials prepared (tutorial material will not be marked). Tutorials will focus mainly on the tutorial material but will also allow students the opportunity to review concepts by means of question/answer.
Instructor: Mohammad Reza Akbari
Qualifications:
Applicant should have a strong understanding and ability to communicate epidemiologic and basic statistical concepts including measures of disease, measures of association, study designs, threats to validity, and measurement. Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
Duties:
TA’s responsibilities include: a) assist in grading assignments; b) tutorial preparation; c) invigilate tests and exams as required; d) hold tutorials and office hours; e) other duties as assigned.
Relevant Criterion:
The need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position.