Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Academic (BAFD 1000: Introduction to Black and African Diaspora Studies) - Fall 2026

Posting Number PTAP3395P

Department/Unit Multidisciplinary Centre

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for teaching BAFD1000: Introduction to Black and African Diaspora Studies during the Fall 2026 Semester. The class meets in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:05am to 11:25am (Fall Term 2026/2027).

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all teaching and administrative duties related to the course, such as preparing and delivering lectures, assessing assignments, developing course content on Brightspace, and submitting grades. Besides the scheduled class time, the instructor must hold office hours each week for student consultation. The instructor reports to the Black and African Diaspora Studies ( BAFD ) program Coordinator.

Course Description:

The course examines the intersectional perspectives of the historical, philosophical, political and aesthetic developments of social movements in the African Diaspora. Moreover, it seeks to better understand the social and political crises of the world we live in and articulate alternative approaches to conceiving the humanity of people of African descent.

Qualifications/Requirements Of Position

Candidates must show expertise in Black Studies related to the BAFD program, which could include lived experience, community knowledge, or scholarly work based on Black and African knowledge systems. Applicants should hold or be undertaking a PhD in Black Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, History, or a similar field.

All applications should include an updated CV/Resume and a Cover Letter detailing relevant experience.

Salary Range/Pay Rate As per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians).

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

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 06/23/2026

Close Date 07/05/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21355