Sessional Instructor, HNSC 2170 D01

University-of-Manitob; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a Distance and Online Education Instructor for HNSC 2170 D01 (Nutrition for Health Professionals). This sessional position runs January 4, 2027 to April 2, 2027, with remuneration per student enrolled.

The instructor will deliver online course content, assess student work, and provide timely feedback. Qualifications include a Master’s or PhD (PhD candidate acceptable), excellent English communication, and demonstrated post-secondary teaching

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD candidate preferred.
• Excellent oral and written English communication required.
• Background/specialization in Nutrition/Health Sciences required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching; online teaching experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of computers, mobile devices and virtual classroom software.
• Empathetic approach to distance learners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials for the course.
• Instruct/teach the course online.
• Mark and grade exams and assignments online.
• Provide constructive feedback to students.
• Monitor and participate in online discussions.
• Interact frequently with students in the online environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathetic approach

Post-secondary teaching

E-learning experience

Online instruction

Subject area knowledge

Interacting with students online

Education

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Virtual classroom software

Job description

Distance and Online Education Instructor HNSC 2170 D01- CUPE 3909 Unit 2 (Sessionals)

Food & Human Nutritional Sciences

Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences

Job details:

Course: Nutrition for Health Professionals HNSC 2170 D01 - 2 Credit Hours

Start date: January 4, 2027

End date: April 2, 2027

Expected total hours:

Appointment Pay Rate: per student enrolled at the close of registration revision period

For more information please contact: Pam Gauthier - [e-mail]

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing instructional materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments online etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Monitoring and participating in discussion forums online.
• Frequently interacting with students online.

Qualifications:

• Master's, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language required.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required. Instructional experience in E-learning or online teaching preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and skills using computers, mobile devices, virtual classroom software.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students learning at a distance is required.
• Previous teaching in the subject area or related area would be an asset.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

If more than one section is advertised for this course different applicants may be considered for each section, and applicants are required to indicate their preferred section.

Where a University of Manitoba student is the successful candidate, the terms and conditions of employment, including remuneration, will be governed by the UM/CUPE 3909 (Students) Collective Agreement.

Additional information:

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.