Part-Time Academic OCCU Advanced Practice Issues - Summer

This is a 6-week intensive, on-site course held from May 11 – June 19, 2026. It consists of a Core Component and four modules, each of which will offer 3 hours of on-site instruction weekly.

We are looking for one Module Instructor (~50 hours for the course) who, working in tandem with the Instructor of Record, will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administration for their module, including preparation for lectures/labs and evaluation of students. Focus will be on ‘hands-on practical’ learning.

This course builds skills in critical analysis, evidence-based professional reasoning, presentation, and synthesis of previous knowledge into current practice. Using current issues in health and occupational therapy practice, the required exercises of reflecting, reasoning, determining a personal perspective, and developing a plan of action strengthens current and life-long learning patterns. Integration seminars (core content) will be used to support the acquisition of these outcomes.

Module Instructors should have a plethora of experience in one of the following areas: acute care, mental health, or motivational interviewing, such that they are able to lead a module on the topic. Conversely, applicants may propose an area of practice in their cover letter.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Entry Level to Practice Occupational Therapy degree. Subsequent Research Master’s degree preferred if Bachelor OT degree obtained. Previous teaching experience (especially with graduate students) is an asset. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to teach in person at the Halifax campus at least one day per week is mandatory.

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 2

SLGBTQIA+ 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.