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Posting Date: March 6, 2017
Application Deadline: March 17, 2017
Position: Sessional Lecturer
HLTH 5120.03 Mental Health, Substance Use and Addictions Across Health Practices: Working with Persons, Families and Communities
Summer intercession (May 1-July 28, 2017)
Department: Graduate certificate Mental Health and Addictions
Schools of Occupational Therapy/Social Work, Faculty of Health Professions
Pay rate: In accordance with the guidelines for Part time Academics.
Work Assignment: The instructor is responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering a fully on-line course, including preparing and uploading instructional materials, readings and assignments, directing and managing online discussions, and evaluating students. This courses is delivered completely using distance learning technology.
This course focuses on the development of knowledge, attitudes and skills essential to supporting persons, families, and communities affected by mental health, substance use and addiction disorders. Key topics to be addressed include: social determinants of health; ethical decision-making; therapeutic alliance; effective communication; screening and assessment; health behaviour change approaches.
Requirements of position: Previous teaching experience at the university level is required, and web-based distance education technology is desirable. Must have a degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of a Master’s degree. PhD is preferred. If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to the address below. In your application please indicate if you would be willing to co-teach the course.
Director, School of Occupational Therapy
Dalhousie University
PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
902-494-8804, 902-494-1229 (fax)
Subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian 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.
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Posting Date: March 6, 2017
Application Deadline: March 17, 2017
Position: Sessional Lecturer
HLTH 5140.03 Prevention, Early Intervention and Population Focussed Health Promotion
Summer intercession (May 1-July 28, 2017)
Department: Graduate certificate Mental Health and Addictions
Schools of Occupational Therapy/Social Work, Faculty of Health Professions
Pay rate: In accordance with the guidelines for Part time Academics.
Work Assignment: The instructor is responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering a fully on-line course, including preparing and uploading instructional materials, readings and assignments, directing and managing online discussions, and evaluating students. This courses is delivered completely using distance learning technology.
This course examines philosophies pertaining to the reduction of risk and harms associated with mental health and addictions. Participants will examine how philosophies pertaining to health promotion, prevention, and harm reduction have influenced mental health and addictions policies and the structure and delivery of services to individuals, families and communities.
Requirements of position: Previous teaching experience at the university level is required, and web-based distance education technology is desirable. Must have a degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of a Master’s degree. PhD is preferred. If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to the address below. In your application please indicate if you would be willing to co-teach the course.
Director, School of Occupational Therapy
Dalhousie University
PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
902-494-8804, 902-494-1229 (fax)
Subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian 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.