Part-Time Academic Dism 4040.03 Understanding The Relationship Between Health And Work - Winter 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Academic DISM 4040.03 Understanding the Relationship between Health and Work - Winter 2024

Posting Number PTAP1977P

Department/Unit Occupational Therapy

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Certificate in Disability Management Program

Sessional Lecturer, DISM 4040.03 (Jan – Apr 2024)

The sessional lecturer will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administration for DISM 4040.03, Understanding the Relationship between Health and Work, including preparation of the course syllabus, evaluation of students, and, if applicable, supervision of teaching assistants. These courses are delivered completely using distance learning technology, and the sessional lecturer will be responsible for setting up all aspects of their courses in Brightspace.

This course will distinguish issues that span the continuum of health and work performance, and examine the complex interaction between health conditions and ability and/or capacity to work. Concepts presented will include acute illness and injury, chronic health conditions, and workplace health promotion and prevention.

Qualifications/Requirements Of Position

Graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant health-related field and experience in disability management practice required. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Proven experience in the interactive use of web-based education with learners at a distance is an asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement guidelines for Part time Academics

Additional Information

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 commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment Jan - Apr 2024

Open Date 06/07/2022

Close Date 06/09/2023

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/13650