Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (HPRO 4412: Human Sexuality) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3504P

Department/Unit

Health & Human Performance

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The part time academic will be responsible for teaching: HPRO 4412- Human Sexuality. 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 will introduce students to the broad domain of human sexuality. The course will examine how social and cultural forces influence beliefs, values and practices related to human sexuality. Four themes are threaded throughout the course: diversity in gender and sex, behaviours and customs, critical thinking, and sexual health. The course is designed to support positive integration of sexuality into people’s lives and foster healthy sexuality throughout the life-course.

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/21827

📌 Part-Time Academic (HPRO 4412: Human Sexuality) - Fall 2026 (Canada)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Canada