APEUO-ATPUO_Winter 2027_NUT 5107 M

About the Role

Position: Regular Part-Time Professor

Location: 200 Lees - FHS

Academic Period: 2027 Winter Semester

Faculty: Faculté des sciences de la santé / Faculty of Health Sciences

Academic Unit: École des sciences de la nutrition / School of Nutrition Sciences

Course Title: Fundamentals of Public Health Policy Development

Course Code: NUT5107

Section: M

Expected Enrolment: 15

Number of Credits: 3

Work Hours: 39

Course Description

Roles of Canadian federal, provincial, territorial and local departments and agencies with regard to formulation, implementation and enforcement of regulations. Responsibilities of policy-makers, researchers, management and elected officials in policy development and communication. Tools used in scientific evidence-based policy-making. Analysis of complex scientific reports including meta-analyses and surveillance data reports to evaluate the validity and degree of certainty of the evidence supporting scientific and epidemiological questions. Using social research tools, to assess the impact of public health policies on stakeholders and consumers.

Course Details

Course Component: Lecture

Course Type: C (course with written assignments and with examinations which are not computer marked)

Language of Instruction: English

Competence in Second Language: Passive

Instruction Mode: Online delivery

Course Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays from January 15 to February 20, 2027, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Note: This course is being offered for the first time.

Requirements

Master degree in Nutrition Sciences, Food Sciences, or an equivalent field is required. The candidate must clearly demonstrate in their résumé how their academic background is relevant to the subject matter of the course.

Relevant experience in both professional practice and university teaching related to the course is required.

Strong communication skills and ability to teach effectively in an online environment.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Application Information

Date Posted: 2026/09/22

Application Deadline: Applications must be received before 2026/10/23

Additional Information

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.

If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements.

Equity and Inclusion

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence.

While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.