Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (SLWK 3102 Advancing Social Justice) Online - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3331P

Department/Unit

Social Work

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 3102 Sec 52, “Advancing Social Justice” in the Fall Term**,** from September-December 2026, online.

Course description: This course introduces students to the central concepts of social justice perspectives through the deconstruction and reconstruction of various assumptions, practices, and positionalities that advance and/or impede social justice. Rooted in processes of critically reflective analysis, this course attends to cognitive, affective, and spiritual learning processes.

The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures, grading of assignments, and online consultation with students. Online courses are taught using Brightspace. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Extensive experience in social work (or related fields), with a social justice focus, is required. A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience, preferably with online teaching.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

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

September-December 2026

Open Date

Close Date

05/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21105