Position Information

Position Title

Part time Academic (OCCU 5016.01: Physical Health Practice in OT I) (6 Positions) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3485P

Department/Unit

Occupational Therapy

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This course introduces learners to physical health conditions and how these affect occupational participation. Lectures and labs will focus on occupational therapy processes of practice including assessment, intervention, and documentation. Emphasis will be on developing foundational skills for therapeutic practice with people experiencing musculoskeletal and other physical health issues. Learners will be expected to integrate learning from courses across this term.

We are looking for up to six part-time instructors for the Fall 2026 term (up to 25 hours each/term). Under the guidance of the Course Instructors, each Instructor will tutor and evaluate groups of students using problem and case-based learning in Occupational Therapy Skills Labs and / or evaluate groups of students in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).

Instructors will be required to be on-site for:

- Oct 28 (1-3 pm)
- Nov 4 (1-3 pm)
- Nov 5 (10 am – 12 pm)
- Nov 19 (10 am – 12 pm)
- Nov 25 (1-3 pm)
- Nov 26 (10 am – 12 pm)
- Dec 9 (12:30 – 4:30 pm)

Instructors may be required to attend on-site special events labs or exams on alternative days with advanced notice. Other off-site preparation, marking and/or office hours may also be required. Instructors are required to attend an orientation session prior to the academic term (to be scheduled). As time permits, other duties may be required to assist with Lab/OSCE preparation and/or delivery.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

- An entry-to-practice qualification in occupational therapy and current registration as a licensed occupational therapist are required. A Master’s degree is an asset.




- Excellent communication and organizational skills and scheduling flexibility are required.
- Clinical experience (adults and/or pediatrics) in a mix of inpatient and community settings is preferred.
- Technological access to the Brightspace platform will be required.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

In accordance with 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

Sept - Dec 2026

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/21724

📌 Part-Time Academic (OCCU 5016.01: Physical Health Practice in OT I) (6 Positions) - Fall 2026
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality