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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
Dalhousie University
Halifax, N.S. Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: July 4th, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 18th, 2016

POSITION: Laboratory Instructor (Demonstrator)
DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: School of Physiotherapy

SALARY / PAY RATE: As per CUPE

WORK ASSIGNMENT: PHYT 6107 Neurological Physiotherapy Practice (September 2016 – December 2016).

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The laboratory instructor/demonstrator will assist the course professor by teaching MSc(PT) students practical skills, techniques, and intervention strategies for the appropriate management of patients with neurological dysfunction. The laboratory instructor will prepare the space; coordinate the equipment and the volunteers necessary to conduct the laboratories and/or practical examinations. The laboratory instructor will evaluate student performance during in-class practical assignments, during the mid-term and final practical exams and throughout the course. Some additional hours may be required for preparation time and limited meeting time with the professor.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Candidates must be licensed Physiotherapists with strong theoretical knowledge and a minimum of two years working experience that includes clinical neurotherapeutics. Evidence of professional development in adult and paediatric neurotherapeutics is preferred. A Master’s degree is preferred and previous teaching experience will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY SUBMITTING A COVERING LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Joanne Tortola
Administrator
School of Physiotherapy
Fax: (902) 494-1941
Email: physiotherapy@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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.