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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4H6

Posting Date: October 24, 2012

Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2012

Position:    Sessional Instructor
OCCU 5030.03 Advanced Research Theory and Methods for Occupational Therapists
Winter Term 2013

Department:    School of Occupational Therapy

Pay rate:    In accordance with CUPE agreement

Work Assignment:  The instructor is responsible for all aspects of teaching and administration for the class, including course preparation for lectures, test preparation and evaluation of students. In addition, the instructor should be available on-line for consultation with students.

This 13 week web based distance education class gives a comprehensive introduction to theory and epistemology underlying qualitative and quantitative research methods distinguishing between naturalistic and experimental approaches. Goals of the class are to develop a facility in designing and pursuing research projects, encouraging students to become critical, independent researchers.

Requirements of position: PhD or MSc degree plus previous teaching experience with graduate students, and web-based distance education technology preferred.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

School of Occupational Therapy
Dalhousie University
Forrest Building, Room 215
Halifax, NS B3H 3J5
902-494-8804, 902-494-1229 (fax)
www.occtherapy.dal.ca    , Occupational.Therapy@dal.ca
    
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, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.