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From: School of Health Sciences
Subject: Part-time academic posting

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia

B3H 2Y9

POSTING DATE: February 22, 2012

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 5, 2012

POSITION: Sessional Lecturer: HSCE 1000.03 - Foundations of Health Care Practice

Course delivery is online -- Summer 2012 (May 2012-August 2012). Students taking this distance course are post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Health Sciences

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Responsibilities include development of course materials, teaching, student evaluation, administration of the course, working with/supervising a teaching assistant. Topics include: introduction to university study, conceptual models of health and illness, health care systems, models of care, professionalism, communication and the application of research knowledge to practice.

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.

Please apply in writing or by e-mail with a current CV and three references by the above deadline 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

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 an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.

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

From: Department of Philosophy
Subject: Amendment to previous Part-time Academic Postings

1)

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4P9

POSTING DATE: February 22, 2012

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2012

DEPARTMENT: Department of Philosophy

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

TIMING: To teach SUMMER (B) Term: July 3 - August 17

Class times: Monday - Thursday 9:05-11:15

Class name: Philosophy 1000 (Introduction to Philosophy)

Previous class descriptions are available from http://philosophy.dal.ca/

JOB SUMMARY: The Part-Time Academic's duties involve full responsibility for the class including but not limited to: lecture to students, be available to students after class, develop course outlines, prepare and grade assignments, tests and exams.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Ph.D. or ABD (Philosophy) and teaching or research experience are required to be considered for the job. The teaching or research experiences will be assessed with respect to their quality and to how closely they relate to the subject matter of the course. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is required. Research experience shall include at least one of the following: graduate classes taken in the subject matter of the course, graduate theses written in the subject matter of the course, publications or presentations on topics falling within the subject matter of the course.

An assessment of teaching performance is now required of each instructor annually. The assessment is carried out by the Chair of the Department on the basis of various types of evidence including course evaluations from this or other classes.

Please apply in writing by the application deadline. Your application shall include an up-to-date c.v. and supporting evidence, e.g. course evaluations, graduate transcripts and course descriptions, information on any courses you have taught in philosophy, writing sample, and at least two letters of recommendation. Please apply to:

Duncan MacIntosh, Chair

Department of Philosophy

Dalhousie University

Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

(dalphil@dal.ca )

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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

2)

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4P9

POSTING DATE: February 22, 2012

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2012

DEPARTMENT: Department of Philosophy

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

TIMING: To teach SUMMER (1) Term: May 7 - August 3

Class times: Tuesday/Thursday 10:35-11:55

Class name: Philosophy 2081 (Ethics in World of Business)

Previous class descriptions are available from http://philosophy.dal.ca/

JOB SUMMARY: The Part-Time Academic's duties involve full responsibility for the class including but not limited to: lecture to students, be available to students after class, develop course outlines, prepare and grade assignments, tests and exams, supervise several teaching assistants and markers.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Ph.D. or ABD (Philosophy) and teaching or research experience are required to be considered for the job. The teaching or research experiences will be assessed with respect to their quality and to how closely they relate to the subject matter of the course. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is required. Ideally, research experience shall include at least one of the following: graduate classes taken in the subject matter of the course, graduate theses written in the subject matter of the course, publications or presentations on topics falling within the subject matter of the course.

This is a very demanding, high-enrollment class, one requiring a master teacher with charisma, good projection, and the ability to command the room. In addition to philosophical qualifications, it would be an asset to have some background in business, or in teaching some other area of applied ethics.

An assessment of teaching performance is now required of each instructor annually. The assessment is carried out by the Chair of the Department on the basis of various types of evidence including course evaluations from this or other classes.

Please apply in writing by the application deadline. Your application shall include an up-to-date c.v. and supporting evidence, e.g. course evaluations, graduate transcripts and course descriptions, information on any courses you have taught in philosophy, writing sample, and at least two letters of recommendation. Please apply to:

Duncan MacIntosh, Chair

Department of Philosophy

Dalhousie University

Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

(dalphil@dal.ca )

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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

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