Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (COMM 3410: Services Marketing) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3520P

Department/Unit

Marketing

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities A Part-Time Academic is needed to teach the following course in the Winter term from January to April 2027, COMM 3410 Services Marketing.

The course will be offered in two sections so that there are two positions available.

Section 1: Wednesday and Friday 1605-1725

Section 2: Tuesday and Thursday 1305-1425

In your application, please clearly state which of these two sections you are interested in or available to teach. Preference may be given to applicants who can accept both positions and teach both of these sections.

Course Description

Intangible services play an increasingly important role in the global economy, and most especially in the economies of developed countries. Yet, business school curriculae have customarily emphasized the marketing of tangible products in consumer and industrial markets. A basic premise of the elective course is that services (versus tangible goods) share a number of attributes that present unique challenges for marketing.

The course seeks to prepare students to face those challenges. It is ideal for students who wish to work in a service industry (e.g., banking, insurance, travel, hospitality, consulting) or in a service capacity in the manufacturing sector (e.g., sales, customer relations). Emphasis will be placed on understanding the distinctive characteristics of services, the implications of these distinctions for marketing, the role of service quality as a determinant of customer satisfaction, and the measurement of these phenomena.

Examples will be drawn from North American and European service industries.





Each section of this course consists of two weekly 80-min lectures during the regular term from January and April 2027. In addition, a final examination may be scheduled during the subsequent examination period in the last two weeks of April. The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for the organization of their course, preparation and delivery of appropriate teaching and evaluation materials, student assessment, and assurance of learning.

The Part time Academic shall also hold two additional hours of office hours per week for direct consultation by students, for which office space will be provided.

This is a position with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, excellent communication and dedication to student success.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

- A Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field is essential.
- Candidates must also have demonstrated good knowledge of the specific subject matter.
- Completion of a PhD, a PhD in progress and prior teaching or related work experience in practice are considered to be strong assets.
- Preference will further be given to candidates with experience or interests in creating innovative pedagogical materials that can also incorporate principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA).

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$8,260 per course (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

Jan - Apr 2027

Open Date

08/11/2026

Close Date

08/23/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21912

📌 Part-Time Academic (COMM 3410: Services Marketing) - Winter 2027 (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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