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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Part-Time Academic Lab Instructor- PHYT 5202
Posting Number PTAP1599P
Department/Unit Physiotherapy
Location Halifax
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
WORK ASSIGNMENT: PHYT 5202.03 Scientific Inquiry I (Sept 6 to April 27,
2023 inclusive of Exam Periods) Multiple Positions available
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Numerous instructors will be required to assist the
course leader during weekly lab session, by facilitating learning activities
to develop knowledge and skills for evidence-based practice. In the fall term,
labs will run Monday morning between 10 and 12 (1 hour per week); during the
winter term, labs are scheduled to run Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning
(2 hours per week). A case-oriented learning model is used to help students
develop knowledge and skills for using evidence in patient-centered
physiotherapy practice, using the 5As framework (Assess; Ask: Acquire;
Appraise; Apply; Self Reflect), and the ICF model. Case content is designed
to help students apply evidence to inform the clinical diagnosis, selection
and interpretation of fundamental physiotherapy assessments, and selection and
evaluation of designated physiotherapy interventions. Instructors will be
assigned to lab sessions based on specific lab dates and instructor expertise.
Description of the duties:
o Attendance at Lab orientation session (1 hr prior to Sept 8, date TBD).
o Preparation in advance for each lab activities.
o During labs, facilitate student engagement in learning activities, as
outlined in the lab handout, to support development of knowledge, skills and
behaviours for collaborative learning, and for using evidence and scientific
methods in physiotherapy practice.
o Promote a professional inclusive environment for safe and effective student
learning.
o Provision of formative and/or summative assessments of student learning
during labs, under direction of the course professor.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
An educational background including research design, statistical analyses,
research appraisal and synthesis is needed. Strong communication skills, a
positive attitude toward students, fairness in evaluation and grading,
flexibility in approaches to teaching are required. Experience or expertise in
the healthcare, and experience and familiarity with group dynamics in their
work or study is required. Licensure as a physiotherapist is preferred along
with a Master's degree and/or advanced continuing education courses. Expertise
and experience specific to the history and unique experiences of African Nova
Scotians, and/or to the history and unique experience of Indigenous Peoples,
including the Mi'kmaq, is preferred.
Salary Range/Pay Rate In accordance with CUPE agreement
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.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in
diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from
Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons with a disability,
racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially
African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation
and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the
diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
www. dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no
longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety
risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may
be reinstated if necessary
Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment September 2022 -December 2022
Open Date 07/05/2022
Close Date 08/15/2022
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https: // dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/10780
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
