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POSTING DATE: July 21, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 10, 2017
POSITION: Laboratory Instructors (Demonstrators)
DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: School of Physiotherapy
SALARY / PAY RATE: In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement

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WORK ASSIGNMENT: PHYT 5104 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and Health Promotion (September – December 2017)

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The laboratory instructor will assist the course professor by teaching acute care, physical assessment, documentation, and treatment practical skills and techniques in the laboratory component of this module for Year I MSc PT students. The laboratory instructor will act as an examiner in mid-term and final practical exams and evaluate the students' performance throughout the course and in these exams. Laboratory instructors will also set-up for and clean-up after labs. Some additional hours may be required for preparation time and limited meeting time with the professor. Much of the lab teaching and evaluation will take place in the new Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB).

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Candidates must be licensed Physiotherapists. A Master’s degree is preferred along with strong clinical expertise in the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. Previous experience in both respiratory and cardiac practice areas is a preference.
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WORK ASSIGNMENT: Laboratory Instructor: PHYT 5460 Advanced Exercise Physiology (September – December 2017)

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The laboratory instructor will assist the course professor by teaching in the laboratory component of this module for Year I MSc PT students. The laboratory instructor will act as an examiner in the final practical exam. Laboratory instructors will also set-up for and clean-up after labs. Some additional hours may be required for preparation time and limited meeting time with the professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Candidates must be licensed physiotherapists or kinesiologists with a strong background in exercise physiology and exercise testing. A Master’s degree and teaching experience is preferred. Previous experience in exercise testing and prescription for individuals with chronic diseases and acute injuries is an asset.
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WORK ASSIGNMENT: PHYT 6107 Neurological Physiotherapy Practice (September – December 2017).

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The laboratory instructor/demonstrator will assist the course professor by teaching MSc(PT) students practical skills, techniques, and intervention strategies for the appropriate management of patients with neurological dysfunction. The laboratory instructor will prepare the space; coordinate the equipment and the volunteers necessary to conduct the laboratories and/or practical examinations. The laboratory instructor will evaluate student performance during in-class practical assignments, during the mid-term and final practical exams and throughout the course. The laboratory instructor will contribute to preparation and evaluation of Interprofessional health education assignments. Some additional hours may be required for preparation time and limited meeting time with the professor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Candidates must be licensed Physiotherapists with strong theoretical knowledge and a minimum of two years working experience that includes clinical neurotherapeutics. Evidence of professional development in adult and paediatric neurotherapeutics is preferred. A Master’s degree is preferred and previous teaching experience will be considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITIONS, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY SUBMITTING A COVERING LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Anne Fenety
Director, School of Physiotherapy
Assistant Dean, Faculty of Health
Fax: (902) 494-1941
Email: physiotherapy@dal.ca

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.