Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Closing in 11 days
Location
N/A
Canada
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 17, 2026
About the role
Position Details
Position Information| Position Title | Part-Time Academic (OCCU 2000.03: Occupation and Daily Life) - Winter 2027 |
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| Posting Number | PTAP3558P |
| Department/Unit | Occupational Therapy |
| Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Job Summary & Key Responsibilities | The sessional lecturer will be responsible for all aspects of delivering OCCU 2000.03, Occupation and Daily Life, which includes preparation for lectures, in-person and online-synchronous delivery of content, evaluation of students in accordance with the provided syllabus, and if applicable, supervision of teaching assistant(s). This introductory course for students in any field of study is designed to explore the meaning of occupation in everyday life. Typically, the term “occupation” refers to categories of paid work. This course will explore a broader understanding of occupation as a framework for daily living; namely what we need to do, want to do, or have to do daily, and over time. Students will be exposed to a broad range of literature on occupation, including personal and environmental factors that influence, and are influenced by, occupation. Students will gain a deeper understanding of occupation as the foundation of everyday life through a range of perspectives and experiential activities. |
| Qualifications/Requirements of Position |
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| Salary Range/Pay Rate | In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement guidelines for Part time Academics |
| 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. 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 Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. 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. |
| Term of appointment | January-April 2027 |
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| Open Date | 10/16/2026 |
| Close Date | 10/30/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22288 |
Documents Needed to Apply
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