Part-Time Academic PHYT 5215: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II (MSK 2) - Winter 2026

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Halifax seeks Laboratory Demonstrators/Instructors for multiple positions to teach advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy to Year 1 MScPT students. Instructors will assist in practical lab sessions and facilitate case-based tutorials. Availability on specific lab and tutorial dates is essential. This is an opportunity to engage with students while teaching important clinical skills in an interactive environment. Ideal candidates can indicate flexibility for lab days.

Qualifications

• Teaching advanced musculoskeletal material to Year 1 MScPT students.
• Facilitating tutorial case-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professor in practical lab sessions.
• Participate in pre-lab and pre-tutorial meetings.
• Cover lab sessions on designated days.

Job description

Laboratory Demonstrator/Instructor (multiple positions available)

WORK ASSIGNMENT

PHYT 5215 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II (MSK 2) [Winter, January 5th – April 24th, inclusive of Exam Period]

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The laboratory instructor will assist the course professor by teaching advanced musculoskeletal material to Year 1 MScPT students in the practical lab sessions. Lab content will be available electronically prior to the sessions, including practical clinical skills of the various physical assessments and treatment approaches. The lab instructor may also take place in case‑based tutorials as a facilitator. Pre‑lab and pre‑tutorial meetings (30 minutes) will take place prior to each scheduled lab or tutorial and are required for instructors to attend. They have been included in the times listed below.

Tutorial facilitators will be involved in helping to facilitate tutorial case‑based learning, prompting students to work through assessment and treatment plans.

Numerous lab instructors will be required to cover the lab sessions on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, as well as tutorials.

You are not required to be available for all dates, however consistency among instructors for the dates will be a consideration for when selecting the candidates.

LABS

Monday & Wednesday Labs: 1:00pm - 4:25pm (3.5 hours)

Dates:

• Wed Jan 7
• Mon Jan 12
• Wed Jan 14
• Mon Jan 19
• Wed Jan 21
• Mon Jan 26
• Wed Jan 28
• Mon Feb 2
• Wed Feb 4
• Mon Feb 9
• Wed Feb 11
• Mon Feb 23
• Feb 25 (OSCE)
• Wed Mar 4
• Mon Mar 9
• Wed Mar 11
• Mon Mar 16
• Wed Mar 18
• Mon Mar 23
• Wed Mar 25
• Mon Mar 30
• Wed Apr 1
• Mon Apr 6
• Mon Apr 15th (OSCE)

Please indicate on your application if you are available as a Lab Instructor on Mondays, Wednesdays, or both, as well as for the OSCE dates.

Examination OSCE 1: Wednesday February 25th – Time: Afternoon

Examination OSCE 2: Friday April 15th – Time: Afternoon

TUTORIALS

Fridays: 12:00pm - 2:25pm (2.5 hours)

Dates:

• Jan 23
• Jan 30
• Feb 13
• Mar 13
• Mar 20
• Mar 28
• Apr 6* (Last tutorial is a Monday @ 10:00am-12:30pm)

Please indicate on your application if you are available for any of the Tutorial dates.

Further detail regarding the layout of the module and content of the various laboratory and tutorial sessions will be forwarded to interested individuals upon receipt of the application form. Lab and tutorial dates may be subject to change due to weather events and unforeseen circumstances.