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PART TIME ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR POSTING
SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE:  January 3, 2013
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 13, 2013
POSITION: PART-TIME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INSTRUCTORS: 2013             
 
January -April 2013:
Up to three part time Instructor positions to assist with the following teaching duties: laboratory tutors, marking, support with lecture preparation and management of BBLearn sites, preparation of case studies  and other teaching related duties in the following courses:
OCCU 5111 Fieldwork:
OCCU 5004 Assessment and Analysis:
OCCU 5005 Enabling Occupation 2
OCCU 5006 Wellness and Inclusion by Design & Technology:
Other teaching and profession specific activities such as preparation of professional content for web-site and development of a simulated client apartment may be required.
 
PAY RATE: According to the CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Under the guidance of the Course Professor and/or Lab Coordinator, each Instructor will be responsible for support with lecture preparation, marking, and management of BB Learn sites. Instructor may also be required to attend on-site special events labs or exams. Off-site preparation, and/or office hours for some courses will also be required. Instructors are required to attend orientation sessions prior to the academic term (to be scheduled). As time permits, other duties required to assist with class and lab preparation and/or delivery or related to web-site or client apartment will be assigned and supervised by the Director.
 
REQUIREMENTS: MSc(OT) with excellent communication and  organizational skills; preference given to applicants with a minimum of two years practice experience and scheduling flexibility. Experience with student teaching/supervision and knowledge/familiarity with educative distance technologies will be an asset. Good computer skills and use of the internet required for literature searches and course support. Current registration as a licensed occupational therapist required.
PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE, HIGHLIGHTING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. INCLUDE NAMES AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES OR PHONE NUMBERS OF TWO REFERENCES.
 
PLEASE APPLY TO:
Director
School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University
 
These positions are subject to budgetary approval.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be give priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.  The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.