Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic - LEIS 1167 (Intro to Rec Management) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3328P

Department/Unit

Health & Human Performance

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: LEIS 1167: Introduction to Recreation Management Professions. The course will be offered in the winter term, from January 1st, 2027- April 30th, 2027. NOTE: This is an in-person course and involves lecture and discussion format.

The course will expose students to management functions within the recreation sector, providing a foundation for identifying skills and options for a career in recreation management. The course will provide networking opportunities to meet current professionals and recent alumni involved in various occupations related to the recreation management profession.

The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures and preparation and grading of assignments. The course will be taught using Brightspace (LMS- learning management system) and in-person on the Halifax Campus for the winter term . In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparation in advance of the term. The part-time academic may consider offering one to two office hours per week outside of class time.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Graduate degree in Kinesiology, Health Promotion or Recreation and Leisure Studies with demonstrated teaching ability preferred

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

January-April 2027

Open Date

Close Date

05/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21091