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School of Health Sciences

Faculty of Health

Teaching Assistant Opportunities

Teaching Assistant Job Postings
Ìý ~Summer 2026~
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

POSTING DATE:Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýApril 7, 2026,Ìý
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý Ìý April 14, 2026ÌýÌý
DEPT/LOCATION:Ìý School of Health Sciences/Halifax Campus
PAY RATE:Ìý in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.

HOW TO APPLY:Ìý E-mail your updated CV/resume to irene.fitzgerald@dal.ca.Ìý Please specify position(s) of interest by identifying the position # and course # in your subject line.

Click on the plus sign to view work assignments and requirements for each position.

POSITION #1: Teaching Assistants~130 hours -HSCE 2000.03 Healthcare Ethics

Summer 2026
May 11 to Aug 22, 2026

This course is taught asynchronously online using Brightspace. Students taking this course may be post-diploma students who are located throughout Canada.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course in healthcare ethics. Students will be provided with an overview of moral theory and principles; a chance to reflect upon and discuss contemporary ethical issues in healthcare; and an opportunity to acquire the conceptual and practical tools required to make competent ethical decisions in their own practice. Teaching methods will include lecture, group instruction and case analysis.

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistants for Health Care Ethics will be responsible for working with the course professor to ensure that the course runs efficiently.   Evaluation of student performance (marking) will be shared between the teaching assistants and the course professor.   The Teaching Assistants report to the course professor.   Position is for 130 hours each for the semester.    This course is taught fully on-line.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Individuals interested in applying for this position should have outstanding organizational and communication skills, should work well with others and be self-motivated independent workers.  The successful applicant will be familiar with current issues in health care ethics and have at least an undergraduate degree in a related area. Experience using Brightspace or similar online learning platform is required.

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All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University. ÌýAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

HÂþ»­ 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 visit Fair Hiring Practices.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.