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Applications are invited for two 10 month Limited Term Positions at the Instructor level in the School of Occupational Therapy starting August 1, 2013 (pending budgetary approval). These are academic positions that encompass teaching and administration. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. These are fixed term positions with no expectation for renewal.
 
The first limited term position (0.8 FTE) requires an occupational therapist with a completed master’s degree. Eligibility for licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia is also essential. Expertise in treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions is required; experience in additional areas of practice would be an asset. Previous teaching experience, student or group facilitation, and familiarity with online teaching technology is preferred.
 
The second limited term position (0.5 FTE) requires an occupational therapist with a minimum BSc(OT). Eligibility for licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia is also essential. Individual must have excellent communication, organizational and personal skills; minimum two years recent clinical experience; experience with student teaching/supervision and knowledge/familiarity with online teaching technology is preferred.  Preference will be given to those with a Masters degrees completed or in progress. This position will be responsible for teaching, organizing and facilitating the laboratory program including simulated client exams, facilitating tutorial groups, marking and other support to full time faculty members. Administrative duties will include participation on School Committees and projects that support teaching
 
The School is committed to social action, innovative teaching and dynamic research in an integrated team environment.
 
Inquiries welcome! Please contact the Director at  tanya.packer@dal.ca. Applications will be accepted until August 5, 2013. Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience, confirmation of eligibility for an occupational therapy license in Nova Scotia and three confidential letters of reference forwarded by the referees to:
Chair, Appointments Committee
School of Occupational Therapy
Dalhousie University
PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia CANADA  B3H 4R2
Ph: 902-494-8804; fax: 902- 494-1229
e-mail: occupational.therapy@dal.ca
www.occupationaltherapy.dal.ca
 
Subject to budgetary approval.  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.