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Winter 2026 Term Adjunct Teaching Position Available

Term Adjunct Teaching Position Available

Posted on PHS Website: Monday, October 6, 2025

FOR WINTER 2026 TERM
Department of Public Health Sciences

Course: EPID 861, Health Systems in Canada

The Department of Public Health Sciences at Queen’s University is seeking a Term Adjunct to teach EPID 861: Health Systems in Canada, a mandatory course for Master of Public Health (MPH) students and an elective course for Master of Science students. This position is for half of the winter term commencing in January 2026 and concluding in February 2026.

EPID 861 is a quarter credit, graduate course taught in conjunction with EPID 862 Health and Public Policy in Canada. The class is scheduled weekly, for 3 consecutive hours, for the first 6-weeks of the winter term on Thursdays between 11:00 am and 1:50 pm . The enrolment will be between 45 and 60 students.

This course introduces students to the elements of the WHO Health System Building Blocks framework through detailed examination of health systems within Canada, with emphasis on the interrelatedness and complexity of the elements.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating a course syllabus, compiling and distributing course materials and student assessments, instructing weekly classes, communicating effectively with students, providing on-campus office hours and working effectively with a Teaching Assistant to ensure a successful course delivery. Instructor will be responsible for teaching 100% of the course.

Qualifications and Experience

Interested individuals are required to have a PhD in a Public Health-related discipline or a post-graduate degree with professional experience using applied research methods to advance health systems performance, combined with graduate-level teaching experience.

Salary

In accordance with the Queen’s University Faculty Association collective agreement.

Application

It is asked that all interested and qualified candidates submit a complete and current curriculum vitae, a proposed course outline and the names and contact information for two referees who may be contacted.

Applicants are also invited to submit any other relevant material (eg. teaching dossier).

Please email all documents to:

Dr. Heather Stuart, Interim Department Head
c/o Nikki Remillard
Department of Public Health Sciences
nikki.remillard@queensu.ca

Application deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025

Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.