Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (ASSC 1700.03: Communications for Nursing and Kinesiology) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3301P

Department/Unit

Multidisciplinary Centre

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Apart-time academic is required to teach ASSC 1700.03 Communications for Nursing and Kinesiology in the Fall term (September to December 2026). The lecture is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays 10:35-11:25. This is a large course that is restricted to students registered in the Nursing program. It provides an introduction to academic writing in the context of health and social care and focuses on professional and academic writing, critical thinking, and communication, particularly within nursing contexts.

The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, and the evaluation of student work. The part-time academic will also be responsible for training and supervising teaching assistants, leading tutorials in the case of TA absences, and standardizing TA assessment of student work. The part-time academic should also be available for two hours per week for consultation with students. The position reports to the Associate Dean, Academic of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Applicants should have a PhD, although candidates who are ABD may also be considered, in a humanities or social sciences discipline. Applicants must have a proven record of outstanding teaching in large courses at the first-year university level in humanities or social sciences. Experience teaching arts and/ or social science to students from other faculties is an asset. Applicants should specify for which sections they are applying, or if they are applying for both sections.

All Applications must include a CV, and the names and contact information of two references. A cover letter is optional. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (including the results of teaching evaluations for university-level classes, especially for online courses) will also be welcome.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

As per 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.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September - December 2026

Open Date

05/07/2026

Close Date

05/20/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20939