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Part‑Time Academic Posting: School of Health and Human Performance
Posting Date: April 18, 2016
Application Deadline: April 29, 2016

IDHS 3000   Contemporary Issues in Food Studies
Credit Hours: 3 - Summer Term 2016

This course introduces students to the emerging interdisciplinary field of food studies. Whereas older academic approaches to food focused on consumption or production within a scientific paradigm, this course will critically consider the health implications of local food issues through a case-based curriculum using diverse disciplinary, holistic, and systemic perspectives.

Format: Weekly on-line lecture | seminar, May 2 to June 10, 2016

Department/Location: School of Health and Human Performance

Pay Rate: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement: http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/hr/Academic-Staff-Relations/CUPE-3912-Collective-Agreement-2012-2016.pdf

Work Assignment: The successful applicant is responsible for all aspects of teaching, grading and administration of the class including planning and directing course-based activities, marking assignments and providing support to the students as required during the applicable Summer Term.

Requirements of Position: Graduate degree in Health Promotion with demonstrated teaching ability preferred.

If you are interested the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Fred McGinn, Ph.D.
Director
School of Health & Human Performance
Dalhousie University
6230 South St.
PO Box 15000

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. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/respect.

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Part‑Time Academic Posting: School of Health and Human Performance

Posting Date: April 18, 2016
Application Deadline: April 29, 2016

IDHS 3100   Contemporary Issues in Rural Health
Credit Hours: 3 – Summer Term 2016

This course introduces students to the emerging interdisciplinary study of health and health care delivery in rural environments, IDHS 3100 offers an overview of health issues for various groups in rural areas, focusing on Nova Scotia, Canadian, and some international examples using a social determinants of health perspective. Other factors that affect rural health, such as policy and politics, community development, culture, human resources, and health services, will also be addressed.

Format: Weekly on-line lecture | seminar, June 2 to July 15, 2016

Department/Location: School of Health and Human Performance

Pay Rate: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement: http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/hr/Academic-Staff-Relations/CUPE-3912-Collective-Agreement-2012-2016.pdf

Work Assignment: The successful applicant is responsible for all aspects of teaching, grading and administration of the class including planning and directing course-based activities, marking assignments and providing support to the students as required during the applicable Summer Term.

Requirements of Position: Graduate degree in Health Promotion with demonstrated teaching ability preferred.

If you are interested the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Fred McGinn, Ph.D.
Director
School of Health & Human Performance
Dalhousie University
6230 South St.
PO Box 15000

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. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/respect.