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Posting Date: July 21, 2017

Application Deadline: July 31, 2017

Position: Sessional Instructor OCCU 5041.03 Evidence Based Occupational Therapy  Fall term 2017

Department:    School of Occupational Therapy

Pay rate:          In accordance with CUPE agreement

Work Assignment:  The sessional instructor will be responsible for the distance education delivery of OCCU 5041.03 Evidence Based Practice in the School’s Post-Professional program. The instructor would be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including course preparation for distance delivery, lectures, test preparation and evaluation of students. In addition, the instructor should be available on-line for consultation with students.

This course covers the key issues in the Master of Science (Occupational Therapy – Post Professional) program. It provides students with the opportunity to examine and critique evidence-based practice and its application to occupational therapy. Using readings, exercises, and discussion, students analyze the principles underlying evidence-based practice, learn methods to critically appraise the literature, and integrate these methods into occupational therapy practice. 

Requirements of position: PhD or Masters degree. Previous teaching experience (especially with graduate students) preferred. Web-based distance education technology preferred.  Experience in implementing and / or evaluating evidence for use in professional practice is an asset.

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

School of Occupational Therapy
Dalhousie University
PO Box 15000
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
902-494-8804, 902-494-1229 (fax)
Occupational.Therapy@dal.ca                                           

Subject to budgetary approval and student enrolment.  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.