Canada: Global Issues in Water and Environmental Health (Spring 2024) - Professor/Lecturer

Feb 3, 2024 | Wilfrid Laurier University
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This course will introduce students to the water cycle, and current water issues. Discussion of issues is global in context and diverse in perspectives touching on both surface and ground waters in relation to human and environmental health and sustainability. Topics covered include water availability, management and control; contamination, sanitation, remediation, droughts and floods; as well as human rights, social development and sustainable resource exploitation. Tutorials will explore these topics in greater depth.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Describe and explain the underlying scientific principles, processes, and theory pertaining to physical, chemical, and biological properties of water.
  2. Identify how changes in water quality and quantity affect aquatic biota from the level of individual organisms to populations to ecosystems.
  3. Describe the importance of water ecosystem resources and how access to safe, clean water and its resources is a fundamental question of social justice.
  4. Discuss the importance of water in a historical context as it relates to growth of civilizations and health, safety, and wellbeing of world citizens.
  5. Apply scientific principles towards the improvement of management and conservation of water and land resources.
  6. Communicate ideas effectively to the scientific community, policy makers, and the public
  7. Articulate and advocate for the critical need of local, provincial, and federal governments to manage and protect water and terrestrial resources
  8. Contribute to society’s quest to improve the availability, security, and reliability of water supplies while ensuring whole ecosystem and human health

Topics Covered:

What is water?; the water cycle; global warming; water quality; watersheds; rivers and streams; lakes and ponds; groundwater and wetlands; the impacts of water on civilization; drinking water safely; how have humans impacted aquatic ecosystems?; what is water's role in conflict?

Qualifications

Required: PhD in Biological Sciences

Qualifications - Areas of Specialization:

Salary: $5393.08

Application Deadline: February 11, 2024

Required for All Applicants

Required for External Applicants

  • Names and Contact Information for Referees
  • Evidence of Good Teaching
  • Verification of highest degree

Optional

  • Cover Letter
  • Teaching Dossier
  • Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Matt Smith

Chair, Department of Biology

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent.  All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric, where applicable.  Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application. 

Position Title: WASC202OC1 – Global Issues in Water and Environmental Health

Term: Spring 2024 (May 1 – Aug. 31)

Days/Times: Online Delivery

Hours per week/Hours Total: Online

Type of Course: Online

Anticipated Class Size: 75

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: January 26, 2024

Posting ends: February 11, 2024