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School of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health Professions
Part-time Academic Positions (September - December 2013)

POSTING DATE: August 2, 2013
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 16, 2013
POSITION: Laboratory Instructor (Demonstrator)
DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: School of Physiotherapy
SALARY / PAY RATE: As per CUPE

WORK ASSIGNMENT: PHYT 5460 Advanced Exercise Physiology (September – December 2013)
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The laboratory demonstrator/instructor will assist the course professor by teaching in the laboratory component of this module for Year I MSc PT students. The laboratory instructor will also act as an examiner in mid-term and final practical exams and evaluate the students' performance throughout the course and in these exams. Some additional hours may be required for preparation time and limited meeting time with the professor.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Candidates must be licensed Physiotherapists. A Master’s degree is preferred. Previous experience in physiotherapy practice and exercise in individuals with altered physiological state, injuries and maladies areas is a preference.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: PHYT 5104 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and Wellness (September – December 2013)
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The laboratory demonstrator/instructor will assist the course professor by teaching acute care, physical assessment, documentation, and treatment practical skills and techniques in the laboratory component of this module for Year I MSc PT students. The laboratory instructor will also act as an examiner in mid-term and final practical exams and evaluate the students' performance throughout the course and in these exams. Some additional hours may be required for preparation time and limited meeting time with the professor.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Candidates must be licensed Physiotherapists. A Master’s degree is preferred along with strong clinical expertise in the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. Previous experience in both respiratory and cardiac practice areas is a preference.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: PHYT 6107 Neurological Physiotherapy Practice (September – December 2013)
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The laboratory demonstrator/instructor will assist the course professor by teaching MSc(PT) students practical skills, techniques, and intervention strategies for the appropriate management of patients with neurological dysfunction. The laboratory instructor will prepare the space; coordinate the equipment and the volunteers necessary to conduct the laboratories and/or practical examinations. The laboratory instructor will evaluate student performance during in-class practical assignments, during the mid-term and final practical exams and throughout the course. Additional hours outside scheduled class time may be required for preparation time and limited meeting time with the professor.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Candidates must be licensed Physiotherapists with strong theoretical knowledge and a minimum of two years working experience in the practice area of clinical neurotherapeutics. A Master’s degree is preferred and previous teaching experience will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING NO LATER THAN 4:00PM AUGUST 16, 2013 BY SUBMITTING A COVERING LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Dr. Anne Fenety
Fax: (902) 494-1941
Email: physiotherapy@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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.