Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (PUAD 5250 - Strategic Financial Management) - Winter 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3029P

Department/Unit

Public & International Affairs

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

PUAD 5250 – Strategic Financial Management

Winter Academic Term – January to April 2026

Exploring issues at all orders of government, the course will review concepts of financial planning, public sector accounting, fiscal management, budgeting and accountability. It will place finance, budgeting and economic concepts within a holistic strategic management context. This includes the role and scope of government in fiscal management, the adaptation of economic concepts and measurement and outline activities included in financial management. A review of public sector accounting will develop an understanding of the assumptions and principles of accounting and the role it plays in strategic financial management.

Work Assignment:

The Sessional Instructor will be responsible for a half credit course in the area of Strategic Financial Management (PUAD 5250). PUAD 5250 is held on Mondays from 1735 – 2025 with a tutorial on Wednesdays from 1735 – 2025 during the Winter Academic Term. The instructor will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and administration of the class and be available for two hours per week outside class times for student consultations. There may be additional course-related administration following the end of the course.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A Master’s Degree in a related field, recent or current experience at the executive level within government departments (with experience in Strategic Financial Management), and demonstrated effectives teaching at the Master’s level in Strategic Financial Management or a related field are required. A Ph.D. in the area of Public Administration, and accounting experience or an accounting designation are an asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$6,478 per course (In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement)

Additional Information

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

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

January-April 2026

Open Date

Close Date

07/21/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19285