Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Part-Time Academic (HAHP 1000: Introduction to Health Systems) - Fall 2026
Posting Number PTAP3502P
Department/Unit Health & Human Performance
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching:
HAHP 1000- Introduction to Health systems. The course will be offered in the
fall term, from
September 1-December 30, 2026.
This is an
in-person course that involves lecture, experiential activities, discussion format.
This course introduces students to the philosophical and practical scope of the School’s unique perspective on health and health systems. The historical foundations and current workings of the Canadian health system are explored. Students will gain a broad perspective on comparative health systems and the Canadian health system to build capacity in the field of health promotion.
The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures and preparation and grading of assignments. The course will be taught using Brightspace ( LMS - learning management system) and in-person on the Halifax Campus for the fall term . In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparation in advance of the term. The part-time academic may consider offering one to two office hours outside of class time per week.
Qualifications/Requirements Of Position
- Graduate degree in Kinesiology, Health Promotion or Recreation and Leisure Studies with demonstrated teaching ability preferred.
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE collective 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.
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 .
Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment
Open Date 07/29/2026
Close Date 08/09/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21825
