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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITIONS- ONLINE
 
POSTING DATE: March 21, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 29 , 2016
 
POSITION: Teaching Assistants (depending on enrolment) for Spring term 2016
1.      DISM 3010: Introduction to Disability and Disability Management (up to 2 positions)
2.      DISM 4010: Case Management and Return to Work
3.      DISM 4040: Understanding the Relationship Between Health and Work  
4.      DISM 4050: Communication and Professional Relationships in Disability Management
 
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Disability Management Certificate Program (online), School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Professions
 
PAY RATE: In accordance with the guidelines for Teaching Assistants. This position will not be included in the CUPE Bargaining Unit.
 
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Using internet technology (Brightspace), the Teaching Assistant will assist course instructors with the online delivery of Disability Management Certificate Program courses and evaluation of students.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Relevant graduate degree in a health/disability-related field or equivalent required. Candidates with a graduate degree in progress will be considered. Clinical experience in disability management preferred. Competence in interactive web software and web-based learning environments is an asset.
 
WE WELCOME CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE COURSE, IF INTERESTED. PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE, HIGHLIGHTING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SPECIFY COURSE PREFERENCES. INCLUDE NAMES AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES OR PHONE NUMBERS OF TWO REFERENCES.
 
PLEASE APPLY TO:
Shelley Colbourne (shelley.colbourne@dal.ca)
School of Occupational Therapy
Forrest Building, Room 215
Halifax, N.S. B3H 4R2
Phone:  (902) 494-6447  
Fax:  (902) 494 –1229
 
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
 
Subject to budgetary approval.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.