JOBS AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Canadian Studies Program / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences / Dalhousie University

CANA 1102.03: Halifax and the World, Part1. The part-time academic is responsible for teaching and managing this course and in addition is to be available for two hours per week outside of class times for student consultation.

CANA 1102 is scheduled for Fall term In-Person instruction (September – December 2024) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1335-1425; with Teaching Assistant lead tutorials on Thursdays and Fridays each week. The part-time academic reports to the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies program.

Candidates must possess a PhD in a humanities discipline, social sciences discipline, or related interdisciplinary field with a focus on cultural production and social justice. Research and teaching experience in Canadian Studies / International Development Studies or closely related fields. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate deep knowledge of Halifax and an ability to incorporate critical analysis of local cultural production, gender studies, indigenous studies, and social justice issues into the course. Previous teaching experience in large lecture settings preferred.

Applications should include an updated CV and a Cover Letter detailing relevant experience. The application portal will only accept these two documents; you may merge any additional documents you wish to submit with your Cover Letter as a single file.

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 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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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