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Part-Time Academic Posting
H University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6
POSTING DATE: June 8, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2016
POSITION: Part-Time Academic, MSW Program
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work
PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching
SLWK 6381.03 “Social Policy Issues & Analysis for Practice” Section 01 on CAMPUS. The class will be offered in the Fall term, September to December 2016 (Mondays 17:35-20:25 / Room 3111 Mona Campbell). For a full course description, please refer to the H Graduate Calendar.
The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including preparing and delivering lectures and preparation and grading of assignments. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The incumbent is also required to have a demonstrated knowledge of social policy, its application to practice, and a critical lens to both. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. New part-time academics must be available for training in the Learning Management System (LMS) Brightspace – either in person or online.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must respond in writing by the application deadline to Linda.Power@dal.ca. Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant’s experience.
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. H University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a (dis)Ability, visible minorities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For further information, please visit . Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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