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The School of Health Sciences is now accepting applications for the following PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSITIONS (2) for the 2016-17 Winter Term.

RE-POSTING DATE: October 5, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 14, 2016

POSITIONS:  Sessional Lecturers  (2)

PAY RATE:  The pay rate for all Part Time Academic positions is in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University.

The courses are as follows:

1.      HSCE 2000.03 (Winter 2017) -  Health Care Ethics (on line)

NOTE: This course is taught exclusively via distance learning using AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s web-based Learn Management System platform.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: As the instructor of record for HSCE 2000, an introductory course in health care ethics, the responsibilities of the sessional lecturer will include development of course materials, course delivery, teaching, and administration of the course.  Topics include: moral theory and principles and ethical issues in health care.  The maximum enrolment for this class is 65.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Knowledge of health care system and previous teaching experience is required. Previous post-secondary teaching in the area of Ethics in healthcare is required.  A master’s degree is required (a master’s degree in ethics is an asset).

2. HSCE 3000 (Winter 2017) -- Culture, Diversity & Health (on line)

NOTE: This course is taught exclusively via distance learning using AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s web-based Learn Management System platform.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Responsibilities will include all aspects of development of course materials for on line delivery, on line teaching, and administration of the course.  The course will assist students in identifying special populations encountered in their professional practice and in considering ways of providing effective, compassionate care. The maximum enrolment for this course is 50.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  Undergraduate degree in a health profession and a complementary graduate degree are required. Previous teaching experience in a university setting with an understanding of the health needs of special populations and an awareness of diversity issues in relation to health care is required.  Previous post-secondary teaching in the area of culture and diversity in healthcare is required.

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AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientation and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

We would like to thank all applicants, however only successful candidates will be notified.

Please apply in writing (with a current CV and three references) by the deadline, clearly indicating for which position(s) you are applying.  Apply to:

Irene Fitzgerald, Administrator

School of Health Sciences

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Bethune Building, Room 629
1276 South Park Street
Halifax, N.S.  B3H 2Y9
irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca