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

POSTING DATE:  March 27, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 06, 2015

POSITION:        Part-Time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  International Development Studies

PAY RATE:  As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  INTD 2106.03/GEOG 2206.03.  This course will focus on contemporary Africa.  Stereotypical portrayals of Africa will be examined and critiqued with the goal of emphasizing the immensity, diversity and complexity of the continent in order to better understand the opportunities and challenges of African development in the twenty-first century. The part-time academic is responsible for all aspects of teaching, grading and administration of the class and in addition is to be available for two hours per week outside of class times for student consultation. The classes are offered during the winter semester on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:05 to 11:25. The part-time academic reports to the Chair of the department.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Ph.D. in International Development Studies or closely related field.  Research and teaching experience throughout Africa and able to draw upon this practical experience.  Previous teaching experience preferred.

 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Dr. John Cameron, Chair
International Development Studies
3rd Floor, McCain Bldg., Rm. 3038
6135 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.
Dalhousie University   B3H 4R2
 

All offers of employment as a part-time academic 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.