Sessional Lecturer Occu 2000.03 (jul Aug, 2025)

Halifax, NS, CA, Canada

Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Sessional Lecturer OCCU 2000.03 (Jul - Aug, 2025)


Posting Number

PTAP2788P


Department/Unit

Occupational Therapy


Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada


Job Summary & Key Responsibilities


OCCU 2000.03 (Jul - Aug, 2025)



The sessional lecturer will be responsible for all aspects of delivering OCCU 2000.03, Occupation and Daily Life, which includes preparation for lectures, online-synchronous delivery of content, evaluation of students in accordance with the provided syllabus, and if applicable, supervision of teaching assistant(s). This course is delivered completely using Brightspace, Dalhousie's interactive online learning management system.



This introductory course for students in any field of study is designed to explore the meaning of occupation in everyday life. Typically, the term "occupation" refers to categories of paid work. This course will explore a broader understanding of occupation as a framework for daily living; namely what we need to do, want to do, or have to do daily, and over time. Students will be exposed to a broad range of literature on occupation, including personal and environmental factors that influence, and are influenced by, occupation. Students will gain a deeper understanding of occupation as the foundation of everyday life through a range of perspectives and experiential activities.


Qualifications/Requirements of Position


Graduate degree in OT/OS (or related field) is required. Experience in teaching (especially with undergraduate level students) in occupational science or occupation focused courses in occupational therapy is preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. 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

July 1- August 31, 2025


Open Date

07/13/2021


Close Date

03/28/2025


Open Until Filled




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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2377514
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Halifax, NS, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned