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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2


POSTING DATE: August 20, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 31, 2015

POSITION: Sessional Instructor – PUAD 5131 (Public Economics)
Jan – April 2016 Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 – 8:30

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Public Administration

PAY RATE: As per the CUPE collective agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

The Sessional Instructor will be responsible for a half credit course in the area of Public Economics (PUAD 5131) offered to students in the first year of the Masters of Public Administration program. The Instructor will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and administration of the class and be available for two hours per week outside class times for student consultations. There may be additional course-related administration following the end of the course. The candidate reports to the Director of the School.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

A Masters Degree in a related field and recent or current experience at the executive level within government departments is required. A preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. in the area of Public Administration. Previous university-level teaching at the Master’s level is required as is demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the Master’s level. Preference will also be given to applicants who hold or have recently held positions at the executive level within government departments and to persons with experience in Public Economics.

Please apply in writing, with a copy of your curriculum vitae to:

Krista Cullymore
School of Public Administration
Dalhousie University
krista.cullymore@dal.ca
Fax: 902 494 7023

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.