Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic DISM 3010.03 Sect 01 Certificate in Disability Management Program - Summer 2025

Posting Number

PTAP2784P

Department/Unit

Occupational Therapy

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Certificate in Disability Management Program

Sessional Lecturer DISM 3010, Sect 01-(May - June 2025)



The sessional lecturer will be responsible for teaching and administration for DISM 3010.03 Section 01, Introduction to Disability and Disability Management, which includes delivery of provided module content, evaluation of students in accordance with the provided syllabus, and if applicable, supervision of teaching assistants. These courses are delivered completely using distance learning technology.



This course provides an overview of Disability Management theories, terminology and processes. Particular emphasis is on introduction to the practice of Disability Management, comprehending the relationship between occupation and disability, and understanding the dynamic impact of disability on return to work.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant health-related field and experience in disability management practice required. Candidates with experience in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy will be given preference. 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian 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 Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

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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

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

May - June 2025

Open Date

06/07/2022

Close Date

03/07/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18271