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Posting Date: September 26, 2016

Application Deadline: October 7, 2016

Position: Sessional Instructor

OCCU 5030.03 Advanced Research Theory and Methods for Occupational Therapists Winter Term 2017

Department:    School of Occupational Therapy

Pay rate:          In accordance with CUPE agreement

Work Assignment:  The instructor is responsible for all aspects of teaching and administration of this web-based course, including preparation for weekly lectures and discussions, test and assignment preparation and evaluation of students. The instructor must be available for daily online interaction with students.

This 12-week web-based distance education course gives a comprehensive introduction to theory and epistemology underlying qualitative and quantitative research methods distinguishing between naturalistic and experimental approaches. It then focuses on the development and application of these approaches to research. Goals of the course are to develop facility in designing and pursuing research projects. 

Requirements of position: 

PhD preferred; MSc degree plus relevant research/teaching experience will be considered. Experience teaching/supervising students at the graduate level is highly desirable. Familiarity or experience with web-based distance education technology is preferred.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

School of Occupational Therapy
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Forrest Building, Room 215
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
902-494-8804, 902-494-1229 (fax)
Occupational.Therapy@dal.ca                                                       

Subject to budgetary approval.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. pilipiliÂþ»­ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.