Part-Time Academic HLTH 3010.03: Introduction to Research Methods - Co-teaching (1/3 of a 1/2 c[...]

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A university in Halifax is seeking a Part-Time Academic for the course HLTH 3010.03: Introduction to Research Methods for Winter 2026. The role involves teaching one-third of the course content and marking assignments for approximately 20 students. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of health services research and experience in teaching, preferably with a relevant master's degree. Competitive pay based on CUPE rates for half credit.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience desired.
• Experience with online course delivery preferred.
• Ability to engage in interprofessional collaborative learning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for one-third of the course workload.
• Conduct lectures beginning in February.
• Mark assignments for approximately 20 students from January to April 2026.

Skills

Knowledge of health services research

Critical thinking methods

Organizational skills

Written communication skills

Education

Relevant master’s degree

Tools

Brightspace or equivalent learning management systems

Job description

Part‑Time Academic HLTH 3010.03: Introduction to Research Methods – Co‑teaching (1/3 of a 1/2 credit) – Winter 2026

Posting Number: PTAP3139P

Department: Health Sciences

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

HLTH 3010.03: Introduction to Research Methods is a collaborative interprofessional learning course that provides students with knowledge, skills, and experience in critiquing and integrating health research into practice. Students will learn about the philosophical underpinnings of research, research ethics, design, measurement issues, sampling, data collection strategies, data analysis, and report writing, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches.

Format: Online Delivery.

Responsibilities: The sessional instructor will be responsible for one‑third of the workload, involving lectures (beginning in February), and for marking one‑third of the student cohort (approximately 20 students) during January–April 2026.

Qualifications / Requirements

Knowledge of health services research and critical thinking methods; previous teaching experience desired; a relevant master’s degree preferred; experience with Brightspace or equivalent learning management systems considered an asset; excellent organizational and written communication skills are required.

Salary & Pay Rate

The pay will be one third of the CUPE rate for half credit.

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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