TA Hours: 67 hrs – FNH 345/HUNU 545 January to April 2024
Email contact information – sinead.feeney@ubc.ca
Course overview:
This course will introduce students to counselling in dietetics. The role of privilege, systemic identities, internal and external biases, core beliefs, personal values and expectations will also be considered. Topics will include communication theory, foundational counselling skills, theories of behaviour change, motivational interviewing, goal setting, learning abilities and styles, obstacles to effective communication, Safe and Effective Use of Self (SEUS), multicultural competence, and ethical standards in nutrition counselling.
Work Performed:
Use moderately detailed marking guides to mark class assignments and projects. Submit the verified marks to the instructor using an Excel spreadsheet. Be available for occasional office hours at particular times prior to assignments/projects being due and be able to correspond by email when needed. Meet with students after assignments have been returned to refer unresolved queries about grading to the instructor. Assist with posting lectures and assignments to canvas and other communications. Attend some of the lectures to assist instructor with activities during the lecture.
Minimum qualifications and skills
Education and knowledge requirements: Preference will be given to graduate students in Human Nutrition, Health Sciences and Counselling psychology who have obtained an undergraduate degree in nutrition or dietetics and have a thorough understanding of nutrition, health and counselling techniques. Certificates in any continued education in counselling methods/skills an asset. Skills: Ability to correspond effectively with the instructor and to ask questions when uncertain about grading responsibilities. Very good organizational skills. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail (marking assignments, entering data into spreadsheets). Ability to communicate effectively with the students with their questions. Ability to navigate Canvas and Zoom very well to assist with tasks associated.
If interested please apply through the TA portal and email me above and provide a recent CV.
Many thanks!
Sinead Feeney
Sinéad Feeney, MSc, RD
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Registered Dietitian
Provincial Adult Tertiary Specialized Eating Disorders Program (PATSED)
Cardiac Dietitian | Transplant & Heart Failure | Heart Centre | Providence Health Care
Lecturer in Dietetics Education | University of British Columbia
sfeeney@providencehealth.bc.ca