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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITIONS- ONLINE

Certificate in Disability Management

School of Occupational Therapy

POSTING DATE: July 17, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 27, 2017

POSITION: Teaching Assistants for Fall term 2017

1.      DISM 3010: Introduction to Disability and Disability Management (2 sections)

 Up to four TA 90 positions (depending on enrolment)

2.      DISM 4010: Case Management and Return to Work
 Up to two TA 90 positions (depending on enrolment)

3.      DISM 4040: Understanding the Relationship Between Health and Work  
 Up to two TA 90 positions (depending on enrolment)

4.      DISM 4050: Communication and Professional Relationships in Disability Management

 One TA 65 position (depending on enrolment)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Certificate in Disability Management Program (online), School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health 

PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: Using internet technology (Brightspace), the Teaching Assistant will assist course instructors with the online delivery of Disability Management Certificate Program courses and evaluation of students.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Relevant graduate degree in a health/disability-related field or equivalent required. Candidates with a graduate degree in progress will be considered. Clinical experience in disability management preferred. Competence in interactive web software and web-based learning environments is an asset. 

WE WELCOME CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE COURSE, IF INTERESTED. PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE, HIGHLIGHTING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SPECIFY COURSE PREFERENCES (IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE). INCLUDE NAMES AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES OR PHONE NUMBERS OF TWO REFERENCES.

PLEASE APPLY TO:
Shelley Colbourne (shelley.colbourne@dal.ca)
Dalhousie University
School of Occupational Therapy
Forrest Building, Rm 215
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Phone: 902-494-6447 Fax 902-494-1229

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 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.