Part-Time Academic (CMSD 6470: Language Disorders in School Aged Children) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie International; Halifax; In loco; CAD 4000 - 8000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Dalhousie University invites applications for a Part-Time Academic (sessional lecturer) to teach CMSD 6470: Language Disorders in School Aged Children in the Master of Science program. The role covers 50% effort (six classes) for Winter 2027, with lectures on Thursdays from 5:35-8:25pm, January 11 to February 19.

Responsibilities include planning, teaching, and marking. The candidate should hold a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and demonstrate expertise in language disorders in

Competenze

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Expertise in language disorders in school-aged children required.
• Relevant teaching experience is an asset.

Mansioni

• Teach CMSD 6470: Language Disorders in School Aged Children (50%), Winter 2027.
• Coordinate with Professor of Record and report to Director.
• Course planning, classroom teaching, and marking assignments as required.

Conoscenze

Teaching experience

Language disorders

Curriculum planning

Formazione

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Descrizione del lavoro

Part-Time Academic (CMSD 6470: Language Disorders in School Aged Children) - Winter 2027

The Sessional Lecturer will teach 50% (six classes) of the one-half credit course CMSD 6470: Language Disorders in School Aged Children, in the Master of Science program in speech-language pathology at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders during the winter term, January – April 2027. Lectures will take place on Thursdays from 5:35-8:25pm between January 11 to February 19. Responsibilities include course planning and classroom teaching, as well as marking assignments as required. The Sessional Lecturer will coordinate with the Professor of Record of this course and report to the Director of the School. This course considers the nature of language impairments in school age children across clinical etiologies. The impact of language impairments on literacy and academic performance are discussed. Contemporary assessment and treatment approaches are presented. The evidence base for various treatment approaches is examined.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
• Expertise in the area of language disorders in school-aged children is required
• Relevant teaching experience is an asset

Salary Range/Pay Rate

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.

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