Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Academic (CMSD 5130: Introduction to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology) - Fall 2026

Posting Number PTAP3428P

Department/Unit Communication Sciences & Disorders

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The Sessional Lecturer will teach 50% (six lectures) of the one-half credit course, CMSD 5130: Introduction to Audiology and Speech-language Pathology, in the Master of Science program at the School of Communication Science and Disorders during the fall term September to December 2026.

Responsibilities include course planning and classroom teaching, as well as marking assignments as required. The Sessional Lecturer will coordinate with the Professor of Record of this course and report to the Director of the School.

This course will help students acquire a basic understanding of the roles of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists (AUDs) in working with clients with communication disorders. This course is meant to prepare students for further study in other specialized courses; thus, this course is designed to provide an introduction to issues that impact clinical practice in both disciplines/professions (e.g., socio-cultural issues, aging). This course will also discuss advocacy for persons with communication disorders across the lifespan.

Qualifications/Requirements Of Position

A graduate degree, and expertise in the area of hearing science is required. Relevant teaching experience is an asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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.

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September-December 2026

Open Date 06/29/2026

Close Date 07/12/2026

Open Until Filled

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