McMaster University MEP is seeking Sessional Instructors for Fall 2023

RE: Hiring Sessional Instructors

McMaster University Midwifery Education Program is seeking two assistant sessional instructors for a
level 2 course: Clinical Skills for Midwifery Practice (MIDWIF 3G06) in the Fall term of 2023.

Course Description

Clinical Skills for Midwifery Practice (CSMP) is a pre-clinical course that prepares students for clinical
placements. The course includes lectures, discussion, workshops, demonstrations, and laboratory
practice of fundamental skills for midwifery practice. This course combines theoretical aspects with
hands-on clinical labs and incorporates some limited observational clinical opportunities. The course
involves 8 hours of classroom time each week (combination of lecture/tutorial and lab), running 8:30-
12:30 on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Role Responsibilities

This role requires that you participate in the CSMP sessions and carry out assigned tasks associated with
the course. Duties may include:

• Prepare for, attend and teach during the lecture and laboratory sessions;
• Prepare and deliver short lectures;
• Facilitate large and small group discussions;
• Prepare and deliver demonstrations of clinical skills;
• Provide guidance and feedback to students during clinical skills laboratory sessions;
• Attend course meetings (e.g., preparation for teaching);
• Be available to meet with and advise students, throughout the semester, as required;
• Assess students during an objective clinical skills exam;
• Read, grade and evaluate student papers and assignments; and
• Carry out assigned tasks associated with the course, as requested by the Course
Coordinator or Assistant Dean.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will be a Registered Midwife with a minimum of 5 years of
relevant clinical experience. They should hold a master’s degree in a relevant field. Experience teaching
in the Ontario Midwifery Education is an asset.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster
University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong
commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and
creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified
candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification
of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or
Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who
identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Timeline:

Please send a letter of interest outlining your teaching experience along with an updated CV, a
statement of teaching philosophy, and names of 2 referees to Liz Darling, Assistant Dean, Midwifery
Education Program, McMaster University (darlinek@mcmaster.ca) by July 21, 2023.

Successful candidate will be expected to start their appointment on September 5, 2023.