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Occupational Therapist

Limited Term Position

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Applications are invited for one Limited Term Position (1.0 FTE) at the Instructor level in the School of Occupational Therapy starting September 1, 2018 (pending budgetary approval). This is an academic position that encompasses teaching and administration. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a fixed term position of 10 months with no expectation for renewal.

This instructor must hold an entry-to-practice qualification in occupational therapy. Eligibility for licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia is essential. It is highly desirable that applicants have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in the supervision of occupational therapy fieldwork students; familiarity with occupational therapy education and accreditation requirements; experience as a tutor or clinical instructor; be dedicated to excellence and innovation in curriculum delivery; and be willing to establish/maintain involvement in scholarly/professional activities. Applicants should be available to commence work September 1, 2018.

The position requires a licensed occupational therapist with practice experience in enabling occupational performance and familiarity with the entry-to-practice curriculum, experience in teaching, and tutoring or supervision of students. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, effective oral and written communication skills, leadership skills and the ability to take initiative, be flexible and work independently. This position reports to the Director, School of Occupational Therapy. 

Inquiries welcome! Consideration of applications will begin on August 13^th, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience, confirmation of eligibility for an occupational therapy license in Nova Scotia, contact information of three references and a self-identification questionnaire, available at to:

Chair, Appointments Committee

School of Occupational Therapy

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PO Box 15000

Halifax, Nova Scotia CANADA  B3H 4R2

Ph: 902-494-8804; fax: 902- 494-1229

e-mail: occupational.therapy@dal.ca

Subject to budgetary approval.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.