Today@Dal

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: May 25, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2016

POSITION: Part-Time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Chinese Studies

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

To teach one section of CHIN2050.03 Chinese Culture, in Winter term of the academic year 2016-2017 (January 1 – April 30, 2017). The class is currently scheduled for Monday and Wednesday 10:05-11:25 am. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including admission, lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades. Instructors are expected to maintain reliable and constant communication with the administration of the Department, to be available for two hours per week for consultation with students, and to have students fill out the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course. Instructors report to the Chairperson of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Applicants should have native or near-native proficiency in English and possess a graduate degree in Chinese Culture or a related field or other academic and/or professional qualifications deemed suitable for teaching the class. Knowledge of the Chinese language and previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be assets. All applications should include a letter of application with a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a prospective syllabus for the course. Applicants who have not taught at Dalhousie should also arrange to have two confidential letters of reference forwarded to the Department.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is preferred) by the application deadline to: Coordinator, Chinese Studies

c/o Department of Russian Studies
P. O. Box 15000 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Tel.: 902-494-3473; Fax: 902-494-2719

Email: rusn@dal.ca

NOTE: If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each posting. ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A PART-TIME ACADEMIC ARE CONDITIONAL UPON SUFFICIENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE AND APPROVAL BY THE UNIVERSITY

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and nclusiveness. 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

----------

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: May 25, 2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2016

POSITION: Part-Time Academic DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Chinese Studies PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement WORK ASSIGNMENT:

To teach one section of CHIN 1031.03 Introduction to Mandarin Chinese Part I, in Fall term of the academic year 2016-2017 (September 1- December 31, 2016). The class is currently scheduled for MWF 11:35-12:25 am. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including admission, lectures, test preparation, evaluation, and electronic submission of grades. Instructors are expected to maintain reliable and constant communication with the administration of the Department, to be available for two hours per week for consultation with students, and to have students fill out the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese and possess a graduate degree or other academic and/or professional qualifications deemed suitable for teaching the class. Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be an asset. All applications should include a letter of application with a curriculum vitae and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants who have not taught at Dalhousie should also arrange to have two confidential letters of reference forwarded to the Department.

For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, now required under the CUPE Collective Agreement. This assessment will be based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is preferred) by the application deadline to: Coordinator, Chinese Studies

c/o Department of Russian Studies
Dalhousie University
P. O. Box 15000 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Fax: 902-494-2719

Email: rusn@dal.ca

NOTE: If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each posting. ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A PART-TIME ACADEMIC ARE CONDITIONAL UPON SUFFICIENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.