OpenEd Job Posting 116
Teaching Opportunity | Course Instructor – Mobilizing One Health
The One Health Institute and Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd) at the University of Guelph are recruiting an instructor with academic knowledge, a passion for teaching, and professional experience to facilitate the new online course Mobilizing One Health at the University of Guelph.
Position Description
We are looking for an instructor to facilitate our new Mobilizing One Health course in the Winter 2025 semester beginning Monday, February 3 and ending Sunday, March 23, for a total of seven weeks.
Course Description
Elevate your career by embracing a One Health approach to address the interconnected challenges of human, animal, and environmental health. This online course offers hands-on experience and expands your professional network. Engage with experts and peers from diverse sectors, gaining skills to lead and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams.
Over seven weeks of flexible, self-paced learning, you will participate in dynamic discussions and collaborative projects that simulate an authentic One Health environment. You’ll develop strategies to navigate interdisciplinary challenges while exploring foundational principles and practical applications of One Health.
With engaging content and insights from guest speakers, you'll be well-equipped to tackle today’s health and environmental issues. By the end, you'll have built a valuable network of professionals, enhancing your ability to drive impactful change.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the core principles, key conceptual components, and value of the One Health approach
- Construct complexity maps illustrating inter-dependencies, and consequences among human, animal, and environmental health problems
- Integrate diverse perspectives, disciplines, and agencies to propose innovative solutions to complex One Health challenges
- Collaborate with experienced peers to develop strategies for overcoming barriers in establishing and leading interdisciplinary initiatives
- Reflect on the ethical implications, professional responsibilities, and roles inherent in working in a One Health team environment
- Formulate a response to a complex One Health problem by working on a real-world case study in an interdisciplinary, cross-sector team
Course Topics
- Introducing One Health and Its Approach
- Complexity and Problem Solving in One Health
- Interactions, Imbalances, and Human Roles within Complex Problems
- The Importance of Multiple Perspectives, Communities, and Social Science
- Networks and Interconnectivity in One Health
- Operationalizing One Health
Course Format
The Mobilizing One Health course is a non-degree credit course. The course is seven (7) weeks in length and delivered completely online through the University of Guelph’s online learning management system (D2L). The course is a blended model with significant group assessment components.
Responsibilities
The course instructor will:
- Guide students through an evidence-based research approach
- Encourage student learning by creating a supportive online community
- Establish a presence in the online classroom and communicate effectively with students
- Share real world experiences and provide examples that demonstrate your expertise of the topic area and meet the needs of the learners currently taking the course
- Provide feedback to students by engaging in online discussions and answering questions
- Work from the existing course, complete a review, and provide revisions for the course outline, materials list, and course website if required
- Grade all assignments following the rubric/grading criteria in the course outline and provide appropriate feedback on submitted work
Qualifications
- A master’s degree or PhD from an accredited institution with expertise in the subject area of One Health, including the course topics outlined
- Remained current in your field and are knowledgeable of current resources and research in One Health
- Exceptional written communication skills—you can communicate effectively with students and are competent at using various communication tools
- Teaching experience in an online environment—you show a dedication to teaching and learning and you are committed to quality teaching
- Participated in an online course as a student—you have first-hand experience as a student in an online class
- A level of confidence with computer technology, and the ability to master a learning management system—you can and desire to learn the software required to be a successful online facilitator
- A commitment to meeting timelines—you can balance the competing priorities for your time and ensure they do not interfere with delivering the course
- Access to the internet and computer technology to participate in the course—you have the equipment to successfully participate in and facilitate an online course
Compensation for this contract is $2,500.
To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please respond by sending a resume/CV with a cover letter that outlines your education and experience, how you meet the stated qualifications, and why you want to teach in this online continuing education course.
Resumes must be submitted by Saturday, November 30, 2024 to:
Jill Ferguson
Manager, Program Development, Continuing Education
Open Learning and Educational Support
University of Guelph
jifergus@uoguelph.ca
One Health Institute
One Health is not new to the U of G. With its roots in veterinary medicine and food production, researchers here have long understood the close relationship between the health of plants, animals, people and the land that supported them.
Today we are developing transdisciplinary graduates with the unique skills to effectively address complex health issues using a One Health approach. The One Health Institute was established in 2018 to provide focus and support to One Health initiatives in all seven colleges across campus.
Continuing Education at OpenEd
Continuing Education at OpenEd provides innovative, high-quality professional development programs that reflect the unique teaching expertise and research strengths of the University of Guelph. We offer over 100 courses delivered to students in 26 countries, creating a network of learners who bring a rich, diverse cultural experience to our courses and programs.