Part-Time Academic (COMM 1715: Business Communications) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 7,400 - 9,100; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University seeks up to five Part-Time Academics to teach COMM 1715: Business Communications in the 2027 Winter Term. The course covers professional writing, presentations, and business communication strategies, with hybrid delivery and two in-person tutorials per course load.

Responsibilities include tutorials, marking, gradebook maintenance, and regular coordination with instructors. Availability for multiple sections is requested, with office hours weekly as arranged.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Communication, English, Marketing, Classics, Business Communication).
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Proven teaching experience and knowledge of Business English and Business Communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tutorials; mark written assignments and student presentations and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain the course gradebook and enter Brightspace marks.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other instructors.
• Be available for one office hour per week (in-person or online) as arranged.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Business English knowledge

Education

Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant field

Job description

Part-Time Academic (COMM 1715: Business Communications) - Winter 2027

Position Title Part-Time Academic (COMM 1715: Business Communications) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

Posting Number PTAP3554P

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Leadership & Organizations

Location

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Up to five (5) Part-Time Academics are needed to assist with COMM 1715 Business Communication in the 2027 Winter Term. Course Description

This course teaches students professionalism in written and oral business correspondence. Students learn how to assess the business context and how to make strategic choices of medium, channel, and form. The course develops students’ ability to work through the writing process, tailor business messages to specific purposes and audiences, and utilize techniques of persuasion in business memos, e-mail messages, letters, and informational and analytical reports. Students will also learn how to be effective speakers and presenters. The course introduces students to storytelling, structure, body language, and vocal techniques to enhance content in presentations.

COMM 1715 is a hybrid course with 1.5 hours of lecture time by a Faculty Course Coordinator, and additional 1.5-hour in-person tutorials to be taught by the Part-Time Academics. Each part-time academic will be responsible for two in-person tutorial sections of COMM 1715 for one course load. Twenty-five students are enrolled in each tutorial.

The part-time academic will be responsible for the following aspects of teaching and administering the class: conducting tutorials; marking written assignments and student presentations in a timely manner and providing feedback; maintaining the course gradebook and entering Brightspace marks; and collaborating and communicating effectively and regularly with other instructors.

Tutorial guides, Brightspace content, instructor resources including PowerPoints, and all course assignments and materials will be provided to the instructor by the course coordinator. The part-time instructor is not responsible for course planning and development and should be available for one office hour per week. These office hours may be held in-person or online according to the preferences of the part-time academic. The part-time academic reports to the course coordinator.

The following sections are available. One course load includes two tutorial sessions for a total of 50 students (25 students per tutorial). Please indicate in your cover letter all sections for which you are available from the following list (minimum of two). Also indicate if you are interested in one course load (two tutorials) or two course loads (four tutorials):

• B01 M 1135-1255 Rowe Bldg 3001
• B02 M 1435-1555 Rowe Bldg 3001
• B03 T 1005-1125 Rowe Bldg 5001
• B04 M 1005-1125 Rowe Bldg 5001
• B05 T 1605-1725 Rowe Bldg 5001
• B06 W 1005-1125 Rowe Bldg 3001
• B07 W 1135-1255 Rowe Bldg 3001
• B08 W 1435-1555 Rowe Bldg 5001
• B09 R 1005-1125 Rowe Bldg 5001
• B10 R 1605-1725 Rowe Bldg 3001

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• A Master’s or PhD degree in Communication, English, Marketing, Classics, Business Communication or another relevant field is required.
• The candidate should demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The successful applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of Business English and Business Communication and must have an established record of effective teaching experience.

The successful candidate must also be able to meet the School’s accrediting body ( AACSB ) academic qualification requirements or professional qualification requirements.

Applications should include evidence of teaching effectiveness (for example, student evaluations of instructor).

Salary Range/Pay Rate

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 .

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