Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic DISM 4040.03 - Understanding the Relationship between Health and Work - Winter 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3083P

Department/Unit

Occupational Therapy

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for teaching and administration for DISM 4040.03, Understanding the Relationship between Health and Work, 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 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 Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy, and recent experience in disability management practice is 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.




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 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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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

January-April 2026

Open Date

Close Date

10/20/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19650