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POSTING DATE:                   October 18, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE:     October 29, 2018

POSITIONS:  Sessional Lecturers, Winter Term 2019 (2)

PAY RATE: The pay rate for all Part Time Academic positions is in accordance with he CUPE Collective Agreement.

NOTE: These courses are taught exclusively via distance learning using Dalhousie's web-based Brightspace platform.

The courses and requirements for these positions are as follows:

1. HSCE 2000.03 (Winter 2019) -- Health Care Ethics (online)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: As the instructor of record for HSCE 2000, an introductory course in health care ethics, the responsibilities of the sessional lecturer will include development of course materials, course delivery, teaching, and administration of the course.  Topics include: moral theory and principles and ethical issues in health care.  The maximum enrolment for this class is 73.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Knowledge of health care system and previous teaching experience is required. Previous post-secondary teaching in the area of ethics in healthcare is required.  A master's degree is required (a master's degree in ethics is an asset).

2. HSCE 3000 (Winter 2019) -- Culture, Diversity & Health (online)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Responsibilities will include all aspects of development of course materials for on line delivery, on line teaching, and administration of the course.  The course will assist students in identifying special populations encountered in their professional practice and in considering ways of providing effective, compassionate care. The maximum enrolment for this course is 56.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  Undergraduate degree in a health profession and a complementary graduate degree are required. Previous teaching experience in a university setting with an understanding of the health needs of special populations and an awareness of diversity issues in relation to health care.

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

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.