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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

POSTING DATE: May 8, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 18, 2017

POSITION: Part-time Academic (winter 2017/18)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Canadian Studies Program, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: A part-time academic is required to teach CANA 2002.03, The Idea of Canada: Cultural and Literary Perspectives, in the 2017/18 winter term (January to April, 2018, on Wednesdays from 5:35-8:25 PM). The part-time academic is responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, test preparation and evaluation, and student consultation. The part-time academic reports to the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies program.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Candidates must possess a PhD in a humanities discipline or interdisciplinary humanities program with research and teaching experience in Canadian Studies or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate deep knowledge of Canadian history, society and culture.

All applications should include a curriculum vitae and a draft course outline.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Dr. Ruth Bleasdale, Acting Coordinator
Canadian Studies
Dalhousie University
6135 University Avenue, Room 1114
P.O. Box 15000
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: cana@dal.ca
Tel: 902-494-2430; Fax: 902-494-1626

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment 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 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.