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Part-Time Academic - ASSC 1400.03: Introduction to the Social Sciences - Fall 2024|Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Part-Time Academic - ASSC 1400.03: Introduction to the Social Sciences - Fall 2024
Posting Number PTAP2574P
Department/Unit Arts - Dean\'s Office
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key ResponsibilitiesA part-time academic is required to teach four tutorial sections of ASSC 1400.03 Introduction to the Social Sciences in the Fall term (September to December 2024). The sections are scheduled on Mondays from 11:35-12:25; Tuesdays from 15:35-16:25; Wednesdays from 14:35-15:25; and Fridays from 10:35-11:25. The part-time academic will also be required to attend the weekly lecture on Fridays from 11:35-13:25.Duties include leading tutorials consisting of 25 students per section, mentoring students, and marking assignments in this multi-disciplinary, team-taught first-year class, the curriculum of which includes topics and readings related to globalization, social justice, and climate justice. The successful candidate will have an active role on the teaching team and is required to attend occasional team meetings. The position reports to the Faculty Coordinator of ASSC 1400.
Qualifications/Requirements of PositionApplicants should possess a Ph.D. in a social science discipline, or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Previous experience teaching at the university level is required
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional InformationAll offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.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), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed .Posting Detail InformationTerm of appointment September-December 2024
Open Date
Close Date 06/24/2024
Open Until Filled
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