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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Aging, Health and Community
Course Code: GFSG 6611*01.18
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: M 1:30PM – 4:15PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Gerontology or a related field with expertise in the course area (individual, community, and population health and aging issues; health promotion, chronic disease management, and social determinants affecting physical and mental health of older people; policies and intervention practices to improve supportive environments and health outcomes of older populations). GFSG 6611.01.18 is a Multi-access synchronous online course via Online Learning.  Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners. This is

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Contemporary and Professional Ethical Issues in Aging and Families
Course Code: FSGN*3401*18
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: Thursday 4:30PM – 7:15PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies, Gerontology, or Social Work and expertise in the course subject area. Preference will be given to applicants that have experience working with ethical decision-making with families and older persons. FSGN 3401.18 is an online synchronous course via Online Learning. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners. This is a coordinated course and instructors are required to follow the course guidelines including assignments, exams and teaching methods.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Interpersonal Communication
Course Code: FSGN 3327.18
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: TTH 3:00PM – 4:15PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies, Gerontology, Child and Youth Studies, or a related field, and expertise in interpersonal relationship skills in human services. FSGN 3327.18 is an online synchronous course via Online Learning. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners. This is a coordinated course and instructors are required to follow the course guidelines including assignments, exams and teaching methods.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Resilient Families
Course Code: FSGN*2312*18
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: W 4:30pm – 5:45pm
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies, Gerontology, or Social Work and expertise in the course subject area.  FSGN 2312.18 is an online synchronous multi-mode course via Online Learning. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners. This is a coordinated course and instructors are required to follow the course guidelines including assignments, exams and teaching methods.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
Course Code: FSGN/PSYC*2220*18
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: TTh 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Aging/Gerontology, Psychology, or a related field, and expertise in the course subject area. Preference will be given to applicants that have an expertise of psychological aging and/or significant experience in working with, researching or the education of older adults. FSGN/PSYC*2220*18 is an online synchronous course via Online Learning. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners. This is a coordinated course and instructors are required to follow the course guidelines including assignments, ex

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Perspectives on Parent-Child Relations Across the Life Course
Course Code: FSGN 2212*19
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: Asynchronous
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies or a related field with expertise in family studies particularly in parent-child relations.  FSGN 2212.19 is an online asynchronous course via Online Learning. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners. This is a coordinated course and instructors are required to follow the course guidelines including assignments, exams and teaching methods.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Introduction to Family Studies
Course Code: FSGN 1100*19
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: TTH 3:00 – 4:15PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies or a related field with expertise in family studies.   FSGN 1100.19 is an online synchronous course via Online Learning. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners.  This is a coordinated course and instructors are required to follow the course guidelines including assignments, exams and teaching methods.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking, distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student appeals, and other duties appropriate to the appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Use of online technologies to manage course notes, communicate and grade, as applicable.
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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Janice Keefe
Email: fsgnaps@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 10/22/2025
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There is a full-time position in Aging and Family Studies at MSVU. It is linked here for your information.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Roots of Peace and Conflict
Course Code: FSGN/PHIL*2202*18
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: W 5:00pm-7:00pm
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies,
Gerontology, Philosophy or a related field, and expertise in the course
subject area. FSGN 2202.18/PHIL 2202.18 is an online synchronous course
via Online Learning.  Satisfactory experience teaching at a university
level is preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle
and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to
participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching
operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if
necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course
begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners.
This is a coordinated course and instructors are required to follow the
course guidelines including assignments, exams and teaching methods.
*NOTE: Subject to final approval, the course code for FSGN/PHIL 2202. 18
will become AGFS/PHIL 2202.18.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Introduction to Family Studies
Course Code: FSGN 1100*28
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: TTH 9:00 – 10:15am
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies
or a related field with expertise in family studies.   FSGN 1100.28 is an
online synchronous course via Online Learning. Satisfactory experience
teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online
technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required.
Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the
optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the
Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level
of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive
to the needs of online learners.  This is a coordinated course and
instructors are required to follow the course guidelines including
assignments, exams and teaching methods. *NOTE: Subject to final approval,
the course code for FSGN 1100 28 will become AGFS 1100 28 and the title of
the course will be Introduction to Family Science.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Perspectives on Parent-Child Relations Across the Life Course
Course Code: FSGN 2212*28
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: Asynchronous
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies
or a related field with expertise in family studies particularly in
parent-child relations.  FSGN 2212.28 is an online asynchronous course via
Online Learning. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is
preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and
Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to
participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching
operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if
necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course
begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners.
This is a coordinated course and instructors are required to follow the
course guidelines including assignments, exams and teaching methods.
*NOTE: Subject to final approval, the course code for FSGN 2212.28 will
become AGFS 2212.28.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Perspectives on Parent-Child Relations Across the Life Course
Course Code: FSGN 2212*18
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: Asynchronous
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies
or a related field with expertise in family studies particularly in
parent-child relations.  FSGN 2212.18 is an online asynchronous course via
Online Learning. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is
preferred, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and
Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to
participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching
operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if
necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course
begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners.
This is a coordinated course and instructors are required to follow the
course guidelines including assignments, exams and teaching methods.
*NOTE: Subject to final approval, the course code for FSGN 2212. 18 will
become AGFS 2212. 18.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Use of online technologies to manage course notes, communicate and grade,
as applicable.
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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Janice Keefe

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Social Policies on Family and Aging
Course Code: GFSG*6633*01.18
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: TH 1:30 – 4:15PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies,
Gerontology, or a related field with expertise in the course subject area
that  would deem them equivalent to a PhD . Experience in public policy
development, implementation and analysis at Provincial/Territorial or
Federal level in the areas of Social Welfare, Families and Aging is an
asset. GFSG*6633*01.18   is a multi-access (on campus and online
synchronous) course offered via Online Learning.  Satisfactory experience
teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online
technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required.
Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the
optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the
Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level
of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive
to the needs of online learners. Classroom lectures must be recorded for
online students to listen to at a later time. This is a coordinated course
and instructors are required to follow the course guidelines including
assignments, exams and teaching methods. *NOTE: Subject to final approval,
the course code for GFSG 6633.01.18 will become GAFS 6633.01.18

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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Use of online technologies to manage course notes, communicate and grade,
as applicable.
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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Janice Keefe
Email: janice.keefe@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 7/2/2025
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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Roots of Peace and Conflict
Course Code: FSGN/PHIL*2202*01
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: TH 4:30pm-7:15pm
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies,
Gerontology, Philosophy or a related field, and expertise in the course
subject area. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is
required, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and
Blackboard Collaborate) is required.  *NOTE: Subject to final approval,
the course code for FSGN/PHIL 2202. 01 will become AGFS/PHIL 2202.01.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
Course Code: FSGN/PSYC*2220*01
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: TTh 3:00pm-4:15pm
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Gerontology,
Psychology, or a related field, and expertise in the course subject area.
Satisfactory experience teaching at a university level is required, and
familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard
Collaborate) is required. *NOTE: Subject to final approval, the course
code for FSGN/PSYC 2220.01 will become AGFS/PSYC 2220.01

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Strategies for Planned Change
Course Code: FSGN*3345*01
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: T 4:30pm –7:15pm
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies,
Gerontology, Psychology, or a related field, and expertise in the course
subject area (advocacy, policy). Experience in developing and implementing
advocacy plans and policy analysis through community and/or government
agencies is an asset. Satisfactory experience teaching at a university
level is required, and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle
and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. *NOTE: Subject to final approval,
the course code for FSGN 3345.01 will become AGFS 4345.01.

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Interpersonal Communication
Course Code: FSGN 3327.01
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: MW 3:00PM – 4:15PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies,
Gerontology, Child and Youth Studies, or a related field, and expertise in
interpersonal relationship skills in human services. Satisfactory
experience teaching at a university level is required, and familiarity
with online technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is
required. *NOTE: Subject to final approval, the course code for FSGN
3327.01 will become AGFS 3327.01.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Use of online technologies to manage course notes, communicate and grade,
as applicable.
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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Janice Keefe
Email: fsgnaps@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 7/2/2025
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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Women and Aging
Course Code: FSGN 3305*18/WOMS 3305.18
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: MTH 4:30 – 7:00PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD in Family Studies, Gerontology, Women’s
Studies, or a related field, and expertise in the course subject area.
FSGN 3305.18/WOMS 3305.18 is a synchronous online course via Online
Learning.  Applicants must have experience in successfully teaching at a
university level and familiarity with online technologies (i.e., Moodle
and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be willing to
participate in additional training in the optimum range of teaching
operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual classroom, if
necessary, to reach the required level of competency before the course
begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of online learners.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Use of online technologies to manage course notes, communicate and grade,
as applicable
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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Janice Keefe
Email: fsgnaps@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/26/2025
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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Special topics:  FSGN Bridging Course
Course Code: FSGN*4481*18
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: MTWTH 9:00 – 11:45am
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 6/2/2025
End Date: 6/19/2025
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Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Gerontology or
Family Studies or the equivalent area. Experiential knowledge of the
Canadian healthcare, and human services policies and programs is necessary
as the course is targeted for newcomers to Canada prior to entry into a
Masters of Family Studies or Gerontology. Experience working with and
teaching international students at both the graduate and undergraduate
level is required. FSGN 4481.18 is a synchronous online course offered
through Online Learning.  The successful candidate must be available for
online office hours.  Applicants must have experience in successfully
teaching at a university level and familiarity with online technologies
(i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be
willing to participate in additional training in the optimum range of
teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual
classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level of competency before
the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of
online learners. This is a coordinated course and instructors are required
to follow the course guidelines including assignments, exams and teaching
methods.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Use of online technologies to manage course notes, communicate and grade,
as applicable

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Introduction to Gerontology
Course Code: FSGN*1101*01*20
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: MTWTH 9:00 am – 11:45am
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 5/26/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Gerontology or a
related field with expertise in the course subject area.
FSGN*1101*01*20 is a multi-access (on campus and online synchronous)
course offered via Online Learning.  Satisfactory experience teaching at a
university level is preferred, and familiarity with online technologies
(i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required. Candidates must be
willing to participate in additional training in the optimum range of
teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the Collaborate virtual
classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level of competency before
the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive to the needs of
online learners. Classroom lectures must be recorded for online students
to listen to at a later time. This is a coordinated course and instructors

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Department/Faculty: Family Studies & Gerontology
Course Name: Introduction to Family Studies
Course Code: FSGN 1100*20
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: MTWTH 9:00 am – 11:45am
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 5/26/2025
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Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s level education in Family Studies
or a related field with expertise in family studies.   FSGN 1100.20 is an
online synchronous course via Online Learning. Satisfactory experience
teaching at a university level is preferred, and familiarity with online
technologies (i.e., Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate) is required.
Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the
optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the
Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level
of competency before the course begins. Candidates must also be sensitive
to the needs of online learners.  This is a coordinated course and
instructors are required to follow the course guidelines including
assignments, exams and teaching methods.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Use of online technologies to manage course notes, communicate and grade,
as applicable.
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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Janice Keefe
Email: fsgnaps@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/12/2025
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