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TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITIONS- ONLINE

Certificate in Disability Management

School of Occupational Therapy

POSTING DATE: November 10, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov 20, 2017

POSITION: Teaching Assistants for Winter term 2018

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 and/or one TA 135 (depending on enrolment)

3.      DISM 4040: Understanding the Relationship Between Health and Work  
Up to two TA 90 positions and/or one TA 135 (depending on enrolment)

4.      DISM 4050: Communication and Professional Relationships in Disability Management (2 sections)

Up to two TA 65 positions (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)
School of Occupational Therapy
Forrest Building, Room 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 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.