Facilitator II - Physiology

This position involves serving as a senior learning facilitator for the laboratory sections of undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology courses (PSIO 201 or 202) offered by the Physiology Department in fall 2025 and spring 2026. Senior learning facilitators will mentor teaching assistants, coordinate laboratory activities, oversee group work, present slides, answer questions from groups of students or individuals, and relate laboratory activities to lecture material during each lab session.

• This is an extended temporary position with an estimated end date of May 23rd, 2027.

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• Coordinate laboratory activities, oversee group work, present slides and answer questions from groups of students or individuals, and relate laboratory activities to lecture material during each lab session.
• Mentor teaching assistants during weekly preparation meetings and offer teaching demonstrations to help them improve their teaching skills.
• Participate in mandatory weekly preparation meetings on Friday afternoons.
• Grade assignments and assessments in a timely manner and keep a record of student grades.
• Contribute to lab set up and clean up, hold office hours, proctor lecture exams, proctor make-up assessments, and participate in the final grades meeting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Successful candidates should have in depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and teaching experience as a graduate teaching assistant or preceptor/tutor.
• This position requires great communication skills, great organizational skills, and teamwork.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Master's Degree or higher required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Master's degree in Physiology or Biology-related field.
• Completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology Course (parts I and II) with labs.
• Teaching experience in anatomy and physiology as a graduate teaching assistant or preceptor/tutor.

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).