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Part-Time Academic ASSC: 1700.03 Communications for Nursing and Kinesiology - Fall 2024| |Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Part-Time Academic ASSC: 1700.03 Communications for Nursing and Kinesiology - Fall 2024
Posting Number PTAP2570P
Department/Unit Arts - Dean\'s Office
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key ResponsibilitiesA part-time academic is required to teach ASSC 1700.03 Communications for Nursing and Kinesiology in the Fall term (September to December 2024). The lectures are scheduled on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:35 to 9:25, and tutorials are scheduled on Mondays from 8:35 to 9:25.This is a large course that is restricted to students registered in the Nursing program. It provides an introduction to academic writing in the context of health and social care and focuses on professional and academic writing, critical thinking, and communication, particularly within nursing contexts.The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, and the evaluation of student work including both formal and informal writing assignments. The part-time academic will also be responsible for training and supervising teaching assistants, leading tutorials in the case of TA absences, and standardizing TA assessment of student work. The part-time academic should also be available for two hours per week for consultation with students. The position reports to the Associate Dean Academic.
Qualifications/Requirements of PositionApplicants should possess a Ph.D. or be near completion in a relevant field and demonstrated capacity to teach writing and communication at the University level. Experience teaching writing and communication to students in the health professions is preferred.
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional InformationAll 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), and 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 .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 06/23/2024
Open Until Filled
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