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Part-Time Academic: INDG 4001 Treaty in Contemporary Society - Fall 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Academic: INDG 4001 Treaty in Contemporary Society - Fall 2024
Posting Number PTAP2472P
Department/Unit Multidisciplinary Centre
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
Indigenous Studies Program, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Dalhousie University

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for teaching INDG 4001.03: Treaty in Contemporary Society, an in-person class to be held on Monday and Wednesday, 1605-1725 (Fall Term: September-December, 2024) at the Studley Campus of Dalhousie University.

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures, marking student assignments, development of course content on Brightspace, and submitting grades. In addition to course time, the instructor is required to hold two office hours per week for consultation with students. The instructor reports to the Indigenous Studies program Coordinator.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should have:
  • familiarity with Peace and Neutrality treaties; Peace & Friendship treaties; Williams, Robinson, and Douglas treaties, numbered treaties,. and contemporary land claims agreements;
  • a completed degree in history, sociology, anthropology, or other relevant discipline.
We would also value:
  • training in Indigenous Studies;
  • lived experience as a Mi’kmaw (or other Indigenous) person.
Salary Range/Pay Rate $6,478.00 (inclusive of 6% vacation pay and benefits) for the Fall 2024 semester, in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement. Any recently negotiated pay raises will also be included.
Additional Information
All applications should include an updated CV/Resume 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.

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 here.
Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September - December 2024
Open Date
Close Date 05/08/2024
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents