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JOB ADVERTISEMENT - LIMITED TERM INSTRUCTOR POSITION

Applicants are invited for a two-year limited term position (0.5 FTE) at the Instructor level in the School of Physiotherapy starting December 1, 2016. This is an academic position that will encompass teaching and administration. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a fixed term position.

The Instructor position is a key component of the entry-level curriculum providing a common thread throughout the modular-based curriculum. The Instructor is a physiotherapist who is interested in having an impact on the education of future physiotherapists and who enjoys working with students. The School recognizes that the Instructor will have a specialty area of practice (neuroscience, musculoskeletal or cardiorespiratory) and will also have a general understanding of most aspects of physiotherapy practice. The Instructor works closely with the faculty members to create an efficient and effective learning environment for physiotherapy students.

This position requires a physiotherapist with a completed graduate level degree in physiotherapy or a related field. Eligibility for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy is also essential. Previous teaching experience in a classroom, clinical and/or continuing education setting is required. The desirable candidate for this position is an individual who is self-directed, has strong organizational, communication (oral and written), computer literacy (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), interpersonal, and time management skills, along with excellent clinical competency skills.

Applications will be accepted until November 10th. A complete application must include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experience, confirmation of eligibility for physiotherapy license in Nova Scotia; a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid; and three confidential letters of reference forwarded by the referees to:

Chair, Appointments Committee
School of Physiotherapy
Dalhousie University
PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia CANADA B3H 4R2
Fax: (902) 494-1941
Email: physiotherapy@dal.ca

Subject to budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians 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.