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The School of Health Sciences is now accepting applications for several PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSITIONS for the 2015–2016 Fall Term.
 
Please apply in writing (with a current CV and three references) by the deadline, clearly indicating for which position(s) you are applying.  Apply to:
 
Irene Fitzgerald, Administrator
School of Health Sciences
Dalhousie University
Bethune Building, Room 629
1276 South Park Street
Halifax, N.S.  B3H 2Y9
irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca
 
POSTING DATE:             May 22, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE:     June 1, 2015
 
POSITIONS:        Sessional Lecturers
PAY RATE:        The pay rate for all Part Time Academic positions is in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.
 
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University.
 
The courses are as follows:
 
1. HSCE 3000 (Fall 2015) -- Culture, Diversity & Health (on line)
NOTE: This course is taught exclusively via distance learning using Dalhousie’s web-based Blackboard Learn platform.
WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Responsibilities will include all aspects of development of course materials for on line delivery, on line teaching, and administration of the course.  The course will assist students in identifying special populations encountered in their professional practice and in considering ways of providing effective, compassionate care. The maximum enrolment for this course is 50.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  Undergraduate degree in a health profession and a complementary graduate degree are required. Previous teaching experience in a university setting with an understanding of the health needs of special populations and an awareness of diversity issues in relation to health care.
 
 
2.  HSCE 3010.03 (Fall 2015) - Introduction to Health Research (on line)
NOTE: This course is taught exclusively via distance learning using Dalhousie’s web-based Blackboard Learn platform.
This course is designed to help students make sense of the research they can be expected to encounter in their professional practices. By focusing on the role of research in contemporary health professional practice this course will provide the student with a sound basis in the principles underlying research theory, measurement issues, experimental, exploratory and descriptive research designs, data analysis and communication skills.
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Responsibilities include development of course materials, teaching, student evaluation, administration of the course, working with/supervising a teaching assistant.  The expectation is that the course be taught according to the current course outline. The maximum enrolment for this course is 55 students.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Knowledge of health services research and critical thinking methods.  Previous teaching experience desired.  A relevant master's degree preferred.  Experience with BLS or equivalent would be considered an asset.  Excellent organizational and written communication skills are required.
 
 
3. HSCE 4030.03 (Fall 2014) – Leadership in Health Care (on line)
NOTE: This course is taught exclusively via distance learning using Dalhousie’s web-based Blackboard Learn platform.
WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The sessional instructor will be responsible for all aspects of developing, teaching and administering HSCE 4030.  The course will be offered on-line through the Blackboard Learning System and will assist students in exploring issues of leadership in contemporary health care.  Focus will be on developing leadership skills and gaining insight into the political mechanisms by which health policy is shaped and influenced. The maximum enrolment for this course is 65 students.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  An undergraduate degree and current certification in a health discipline.  An understanding of theories of leadership, health services administration and their application to health care environments.  Teaching at the university level specific to issues of leadership in health care and a broad understanding of current health system issues including professionalism, certification and regulation.
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Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.
 
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.