Part-Time Academic PHYT 5215: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II (MSK 2) - Winter 2026 at Dalhousie University

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Academic PHYT 5215: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II (MSK 2) - Winter 2026
Posting Number PTAP3142P
Department/Unit Physiotherapy
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities Laboratory Demonstrator/Instructor (multiple positions available)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: PHYT 5215 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II (MSK 2) [Winter, January 5th – April 24th, inclusive of Exam Period]

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The laboratory instructor will assist the course professor by teaching advanced musculoskeletal material to Year 1 MScPT students in the practical lab sessions. Lab content will be available electronically prior to the sessions, including practical clinical skills of the various physical assessments and treatment approaches. The lab instructor may also take place in case-base tutorials as a facilitator. Pre-lab and pre-tutorial meetings (30 minutes) will take place prior to each scheduled lab or tutorial and are a required for instructors to attend. They have been included in the times listed below.
Tutorial facilitators will be involved in helping to facilitate tutorial case-based learning, prompting students to work through assessment and treatment plans.
Numerous lab instructors will be required to cover the lab sessions on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, as well as tutorials.
You are not required to be available for all dates, however consistency among instructors for the dates will be a consideration for when selecting the candidates.

LABS Monday & Wednesday Labs: 1:00pm – 4:25pm (3.5 hours) Dates: Wed Jan 7, Mon Jan 12, Wed Jan 14, Mon Jan 19, Wed Jan 21,
Mon Jan 26, Wed Jan 28 Mon Feb 2, Wed Feb 4, Mon Feb 9, Wed Feb 11, Mon Feb 23, Feb 25 (OSCE) Wed Mar 4, Mon Mar 9, Wed Mar 11, Mon Mar 16, Wed Mar 18, Mon Mar 23,
Wed Mar 25, Mon Mar 30 Wed April 1, Mon Apr 6, Mon Apr 15th (OSCE)
Please indicate on your application if you are available as a Lab Instructor on Mondays, Wednesdays, or both, as well as for the OSCE dates. Examination OSCE 1: Wednesday February 25th –Time: Afternoon Examination OSCE 2: Friday April 15th – Time: Afternoon
TUTORIALS Fridays: 12:00pm – 2:25pm (2.5 hours) Dates: Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 13, Mar 13, Mar 20, Mar 28, Apr 6*

• (Last tutorial is a Monday @ 10:00am-12:30pm)

Please indicate on your application if you are available for any of the Tutorial dates. Further detail regarding the layout of the module and content of the various laboratory and tutorial sessions will be forwarded to interested individuals upon receipt of the application form. Lab and tutorial dates may be subject to change due to weather events and unforeseen circumstances
Qualifications/Requirements of Position Candidates must be licensed Physiotherapists and currently work in musculoskeletal practice. Experience of at least 2 years of musculoskeletal practice, previous teaching, and additional credentials is preferred
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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment January -April 2026
Open Date 12/10/2025
Close Date 12/21/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19935