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The School of Health Sciences is now accepting applications for four PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSITIONS for the Fall term 2017-2018.

Please apply in writing (with a current CV and three references) by the deadline, clearly indicating for which position(s) you are applying.  Apply to:

Irene Fitzgerald, Administrator
School of Health Sciences
Dalhousie University
Bethune Building, Room 629
1276 South Park Street

Halifax, N.S.  B3H 2Y9

irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca

POSTING DATE:  May 24, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  June 2, 2017
POSITIONS: Sessional Lecturers

PAY RATE:  The pay rate for all Part Time Academic positions is in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University.

The courses are as follows:

1. HSCE 3000 (Fall 2017) -- Culture, Diversity & Health (on line)

NOTE: This course is taught exclusively via distance learning using Dalhousie’s web-based Brightspace platform.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Responsibilities will include all aspects of development of course materials for on line delivery, on line teaching, and administration of the course.  The course will assist students in identifying special populations encountered in their professional practice and in considering ways of providing effective, compassionate care. The maximum enrolment for this course is 50.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  Undergraduate degree in a health profession and a complementary graduate degree are required. Previous teaching experience in a university setting with an understanding of the health needs of special populations and an awareness of diversity issues in relation to health care.

2.  HSCE 3010.03 (Fall 2017) - Introduction to Health Research (on line)

NOTE: This course is taught exclusively via distance learning using Dalhousie’s web-based Brightspace platform.

This course is designed to help students make sense of the research they can be expected to encounter in their professional practices. By focusing on the role of research in contemporary health professional practice this course will provide the student with a sound basis in the principles underlying research theory, measurement issues, experimental, exploratory and descriptive research designs, data analysis and communication skills.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Responsibilities include development of course materials, teaching, student evaluation, administration of the course, working with/supervising a teaching assistant.  The expectation is that the course be taught according to the current course outline. The maximum enrolment for this course is 55 students.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Knowledge of health services research and critical thinking methods.  Previous teaching experience desired.  A relevant master's degree preferred.  Experience with BLS or equivalent would be considered an asset.  Excellent organizational and written communication skills are required.

3. HSCE 4030.03 (Fall 2017) – Leadership in Health Care (on line)

NOTE: This course is taught exclusively via distance learning using Dalhousie’s web-based Brightspace platform.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The sessional instructor will be responsible for all aspects of developing, teaching and administering HSCE 4030.  The course will be offered on-line through the Brightspace learning platform and will assist students in exploring issues of leadership in contemporary health care.  Focus will be on developing leadership skills and gaining insight into the political mechanisms by which health policy is shaped and influenced. The maximum enrolment for this course is 65 students.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  An undergraduate degree and current certification in a health discipline.  An understanding of theories of leadership, health services administration and their application to health care environments.  Teaching at the university level specific to issues of leadership in health care and a broad understanding of current health system issues including professionalism, certification and regulation. 

4. RSPT 3000.06 (Fall 2017/Winter 2018) - Anesthesia Instrumentation and Clinical Techniques (Note: course start-end date is August 30, 2017-Apr 21, 2018)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  This 3rd year clinical education course consists of a lecture/lab series in September-October followed by a clinical rotation in the anesthesia environment throughout the Fall and/or Winter semesters. The Sessional Instructor will be responsible for all aspects of developing, teaching and administering the course. This includes preparing and evaluating assignments, tests, etc. The Sessional instructor will also be responsible for facilitating and evaluating the student’s clinical rotation in the anesthesia environment. Facilitation of the student’s clinical rotation must include an orientation to the anesthesia environment at all clinical sites prior to the student’s rotation. Evaluation of the student’s clinical rotation must include weekly review of the preceptor feedback in the clinical environment as well as to provide timely written/oral feedback to the students. The sessional instructor is expected to be in regular communication with all students and respond to student inquiries within two business days. The sessional instructor is responsible to provide monthly reports on student progress to the Respiratory Therapy team and may be required to attend faculty meetings.  The maximum enrolment for this course is 12 students.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Relevant training and recent clinical experience in anesthesia assistance and respiratory therapy. Current licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists is required. Undergraduate or master's degree preferred. Previous course development and teaching experience utilizing on-line course delivery software (ex. Brightspace, OWL) is desirable.

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All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.