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The School of Occupational Therapy in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Health invites applications from qualified candidates for a full time 2 year limited term faculty position at the Instructor rank.

Dalhousie University is comprised of 6,000 faculty and staff amongst its 13 faculties. Current enrollment is 18,500 graduate and undergraduate students. As part of Canada’s U15 research-intensive group, Dalhousie University is an influential driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq in the heart of Halifax (Kjipuktuk) a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia which is home to 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations, a deeply rooted African Nova Scotia community, an increasingly diverse population which also includes a vibrant workforce of people living with (dis)Abilities.

The Faculty of Health’s faculty, staff and students are committed to improving the well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations through diverse health programming, collaborative research and strong community partnerships. The Faculty of Health is one of the largest faculties at Dalhousie, comprised of eight schools, one college and one program, more than 200 faculty members, 80 staff members, and approximately 3,000 students. With the most programmatically diverse health faculty in Canada, our students are exposed to a broad range of health topics and learning experiences.

The School of Occupational Therapy’s vision is advancing well-being in everyday life through occupation, leadership, community, and challenging the status quo.

Applicants must hold an entry-to-practice qualification in occupational therapy. An additional Master’s degree is essential. A PhD or Ed.D is preferred. Eligibility for licensure to practice occupational therapy in Nova Scotia is essential. The instructor requires a minimum of two years of relevant professional practice teaching experience that can include experience as a tutor, teaching assistant and supervision of occupational therapy fieldwork students. It is essential that the instructor have demonstrated ability to teach in the core enabling competencies in the entry–to-practice curriculum of occupational therapy practice including knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours of enabling across the life span. The following abilities are required: demonstrated ability to develop and teach course in disability management and / or the study of occupation and/ or online Master of Science (Post Profession/Occupational Science); demonstrated ability to teach in interprofessional health education, online teaching technology and simulation; demonstrated exceptional time management and course preparation skills, highly developed level of organizational and prioritization skills, effective oral and written communication skills, leadership skills and the ability to take initiative, be flexible and work independently. It is highly desirable for the successful candidate to establish/maintain involvement in scholarly/professional activities; and be dedicated to excellence and innovation in curriculum delivery. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching.

The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate/graduate students as well as mentor graduate students. The teaching assignments will include teaching 3-4 courses across the entire calendar year. They will also contribute to teaching and/or coordination and/or evaluation of student performance in up to 4-5 courses. They would contribute to the fieldwork team courses and supervision, as well as assist with student assessment, particularly during presentations, simulated client exams and practical demonstrations. They may be responsible for development of cases and implementation of teaching/learning resources for use in the simulation as well as participation in the Electronic Assessment Library and other events. The Instructor would participate in interprofessional health education activities, teaching, learning and evaluation in the Electronic Assessment Library and other events. The candidate is expected to become an active and engaged member of the School, Faculty and University. Activities at local, national and international levels are expected to promote continuous improvement in teaching and learning at Dalhousie. There is no expectation of a research workload associated with this position.

Applications must include a cover letter stating qualifications and experience; a Curriculum Vitae, a statement of teaching experience and interests; and copies of teaching evaluations, if available.
Please submit your complete application package by November 25/19 to the PeopleAdmin portal at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/hr/postings/2306

Please include Search number F49P in your cover letter.
For further information regarding this position, contact:
Dr. Lynn Shaw, Director
School of Occupational Therapy
Faculty of Health
lynn.shaw@Dal.ca
GREAT CAREERS. GREAT CHOICE.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.