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Instructor, Disability Management

Limited Term Position

Applications are invited for a 2 year 0.5 Limited Term Position at the Instructor level in the School of Occupational Therapy starting August 1, 2017. This is an academic position that encompasses teaching, program development, academic advising and program administration. Reporting to the Director of the School, the successful candidate will be situated at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ and responsible for the undergraduate Disability Management Certificate program and contribute to the Occupational Therapy fieldwork program.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Master’s degree or a have an equivalent combination of education and experience. A PhD would be considered an asset. S/he must hold an entry- to-practice qualification in occupational therapy. Eligibility for licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia is essential. Previous teaching experience is essential, as is recent work experience in the field of disability management. The instructor requires experience in online curriculum development, evaluation and online teaching technology. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The instructor must be willing to establish/maintain involvement in scholarly/professional activities; demonstrate ongoing participation in continuing occupational therapy and / or disability management education courses; and be dedicated to excellence and innovation in curriculum delivery.

The School is committed to social action, innovative teaching and dynamic research in an integrated team environment. Applicants are encouraged to be familiar with the School’s vision, mission and conceptual framework and be able to situate their own work within the framework.

Inquiries welcome! Please contact the Director at lynn.shaw@dal.ca. Applications will be accepted until December 12, 2016. Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience, and names of three confidential referees to:

Chair, Appointments Committee
School of Occupational Therapy
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Halifax, Nova Scotia CANADA  B3H 3J5
Ph: 902-494-8804; fax: 902- 494-1229

e-mail: occupational.therapy@dal.ca

Subject to budgetary approval.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community