Teaching Assistantship Position –NUR1100Y- Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics - Paediatric Section Online

Posting Date: May 23, 2014

Application Closing Date:May 24, 2014

Position: Teaching Assistant

Duration: September 2,2014 to November 28, 2014

Class/Day:On campus residency September 2-5, 2014, Remainder of course is offered on-line.

Total Hours: 140

Hourly rate:$42.05

Program and Term: Graduate Fall 2014

Course Description:

This course will explore theoretical perspectives on the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole. Material in this course builds on the previous knowledge of physiology and introductory pathophysiology. In addition, this course will provide students with knowledge of basic pharmacologic concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Drug therapy considerations in populations, will be discussed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Online course participation as agreed with course instructor/professor (this may include webinar support)
  • Student support via Discussion Boards, email, etc.
  • May include assistance with learning activities in the simulation lab during on campus residency (first week of September)
  • Grading of assignments
  • Regular collaboration and communication with course instructor/professor
  • Some class leadership/teaching as agreed with course instructor/professor

Requirements for course TA Positions include:

Experience and skills:

  • Expertise and experience relevant to the specific course and subject matter
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous teaching experience and familiarity with Blackboard 9.0 are assets

Other Requirements:

  • Current University of Toronto PhD Student in good standing. Preference will be given to Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing students.
  • Available for in-person and/or online students and faculty consultations
  • Adequate technical supports, including a computer with a minimum of 1 GB RAM, and 3 .0 Ghz single processor speed, PCs should have at least Windows XP operating system and MACs at least MAC OSX . It is also recommended that you have DSL or Cable with at least 1.5 Mbps download speed. Dial up Internet is not sufficient and is not recommended.

This position is required for the Fall and Winter Term. Preference will be given to students who apply for this Fall term and also apply for the Winter term. If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply for both.

How to Apply: Online at this link:

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