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Limited‑term faculty postings: School of Information Management

Posted by School of Information Management on January 23, 2023 in Job Postings

Instructor (3-year LTA)

Close Date: January 31st, 2023

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The Faculty of Management and the Department of Information Science invite applications for a limited term appointment of up to three years in the Faculty of Management at the rank of instructor commencing July 1, 2023.

The successful candidate will lead plans to develop the Major in Managing Data and Information in the Bachelor of Management program, as well as assist in the development of the Minor in Digital Citizenship. The successful candidate will also teach within these programs, and details of relevant courses can be found on the Bachelor of Management website.

Required qualifications, experience and skills:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Master in Information, library studies, or related degree.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Demonstrated research, teaching, or professional experience in the field of Information Science with a focus on at least one key area of social justice, geospatial information systems, accessible design, data and information management, community-led information practice, data security and privacy, and bias in information systems. Knowledge can be demonstrated via a record of publication, professional experience, and relevant community experience.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Established record of teaching excellence, preferably at the undergraduate level.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Demonstrated experience with online teaching and/or pedagogical methods such as experiential learning, student-centered learning, transformative pedagogies, digital pedagogy, and online dialogue.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team

Preferred qualifications, experience, and skills:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý A PhD degree in information studies or a related field completed or in progress.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Experience or interest in curriculum development.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Professional information management experience will be an asset.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýhasÌýa long history ofÌýprovidingÌýa world-class education and hosting innovative research leaders, preparing students to make a lastingÌýimpact on the world.ÌýA leader in experiential and innovative learning,Ìýwe areÌýfocussed on being responsive to the world around us andÌýbuildingÌýstrongÌýrelationships whichÌýfacilitateÌýsocial and economic good. We are an inclusive communityÌýdriven by curiosity, integrity, and discovery. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives.Ìý Our research is relevant not just in our core areas, but also stretches across the University to fields like health, psychology, engineering, law, computer science, oceans, and agriculture.

With more than 2,500 students (over one-quarter graduate students) and 80 faculty members, we offer undergraduate programs (Bachelor ofÌýCommerceÌý& Bachelor of Management) and graduate programs (direct-entry and mid-career versions of the Master of Information, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Public Administration; and the Master of Science in Business). All our degree programs areÌýexternally accredited. We actively participate in Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Interdisciplinary PhD program and the multi-Faculty Master of Digital Innovation.

Â鶹´«Ã½ is among Canada’s U15 group of leading research-oriented universities. WeÌýare located inÌý, Nova Scotia, Canada a city known for itsÌýgreat qualityÌýof life. Located in one of Canada’s more temperate areas, Nova Scotia gets warm, sunny summers; long, colorful autumns; and cool, snowy winters.Ìý

Â鶹´«Ã½ commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (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 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visitÌý.

Â鶹´«Ã½ recognizes that career paths can be diverse and that career interruptions may occur. Applicants are encouraged to include, in their cover letter, an explanation of the impact that any career interruptions may have had on their CV. Â鶹´«Ã½ also recognizes the need to accommodate candidates to ensure their full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed online at: .

The position is covered by the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of Â鶹´«Ã½ and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Faculty Association (DFA), which can be viewed online at: .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Inquiries may be directed to Philippe Mongeon, Chair of the Search committee (care of sim@dal.ca). Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, teaching dossier including sample syllabi of courses developed and evidence of curriculum or pedagogical development, and sample teaching evaluations no later than January 31st, 2023.

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JOB #2

Assistant Professor (5-year LTA)

Close Date: February 10th, 2023

Apply here:

The Faculty of Management and the Department of Information Science invite applications for a limited term appointment of up to five years in the Faculty of Management at the rank of assistant professor commencing July 1, 2023. The successful candidate is expected to teach in the Bachelor of Management program, including in the foundational first-year and capstone courses. These teaching responsibilities require the incumbent to conduct pedagogical cultivation and insight into the Bachelor of Management degree program. The successful candidate will thus be expected to contribute to the Faculty’s stewardship of the program through their service. The workload is focused on teaching (60%) and service (30%), with a 10% time allocation for research.

Required qualifications, experience and skills:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý A PhD degree in a field relevant to the Bachelor of Management program;

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Demonstrated teaching, research, or professional experience in areas related to core fields in the Bachelor of Management degree, such as interdisciplinary management, or strategic management;

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and administrative service;

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Experience teaching at the undergraduate level;

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Experience with team teaching, including the ability to take the lead in course development, delivery, and coordination of team teaching;

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Demonstrated skill with project management and curriculum development; and

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Experience with online teaching, pedagogical innovation, and experiential approaches to management education.

Preferred qualifications, experience, and skills:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Experience with leading degree programs through formal review and approval processes.

The has a long history of providing a world-class education and hosting innovative research leaders, preparing students to make a lasting impact on the world. A leader in experiential and innovative learning, we’re focussed on being responsive to the world around us and building strong relationships which facilitate social and economic good. We are an inclusive community driven by curiosity, integrity, and discovery. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives. Our research is relevant not just in our core areas, but also stretches across the University to fields like health, psychology, engineering, law, computer science, oceans, and agriculture.

With more than 2500 students (over one-quarter graduate students) and 80 faculty members, we offer undergraduate programs (Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Management) and graduate programs (direct-entry and mid-career versions of the Master of Information, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Public Administration; and the Master of Science in Business). All of our degree programs are externally accredited. We actively participate in Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Interdisciplinary PhD program and the multi-Faculty Master of Digital Innovation.

The Department of Information Science is a new department (as of July 1, 2023) and will mostly consist of current members of the School of Information Management. You can read about their research and teaching interests at dal.ca/sim.

Â鶹´«Ã½ is among Canada’s U15 group of leading research-oriented universities. We are located in , Nova Scotia, Canada a city known for its great quality of life. Located in one of Canada’s more temperate areas, Nova Scotia gets warm, sunny summers; long, colorful autumns; and cool, snowy winters.

Â鶹´«Ã½ commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

Â鶹´«Ã½ recognizes that career paths can be diverse and that career interruptions may occur. Applicants are encouraged to include, in their cover letter, an explanation of the impact that any career interruptions may have had on their CV. Â鶹´«Ã½ also recognizes the need to accommodate candidates to ensure their full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed online at: .

The position is covered by the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of Â鶹´«Ã½ and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Faculty Association (DFA), which can be viewed online at: .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Inquiries may be directed to Philippe Mongeon, Chair of the Search committee (care of sim@dal.ca). Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, teaching dossier including sample syllabi of courses developed and evidence of curriculum or pedagogical development, and sample teaching evaluations no later than February 10th, 2023.