Part-Time Academic (INTD 3002: Development Practices) - Winter 2027 at Dalhousie University

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (INTD 3002: Development Practices) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3269P

Department/Unit

International Develop Studies

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

A part-time academic is required to teach INTD 3002.03 -Development Practices, in the winter term of the 2026-27 academic year, January 01 – April 30, 2027.

The part-time academic is responsible for all aspects of teaching, grading and administration of the class, including the required tutorials. In addition, the part-time academic is to be available for two hours per week outside of class time for student consultation. The part-time academic reports to the Chair of the IDS Department. The expectation is that this course will be taught in-person.

This course is designed for third year undergraduate students who are considering a career in international development. The course will introduce students to the policy and funding context for international cooperation (government and civil society), community-based approaches to sustainable development, analysis of the rapidly-changing international environment and challenge students to re-think how change is created and measured. Throughout the course, students will practice professional skills – beginning with a self-assessment of their current knowledge, skills and competencies – followed by in-class engagement & assignments designed to develop new competencies. This includes taking individual initiative on an issue of interest and as well as groupwork on an international development project proposal. As a practice-based course, it involves presentations, seminar discussions, participatory workshops and guest practitioner speakers. Key elements include self-reflection, collaborative critical analysis, and peer learning to enhance professional writing (policy briefs & project funding proposals), data analysis, monitoring, evaluation & learning (MEL), collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• University degree in International Development Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Significant practical, teaching and research experience in development planning, development project design and administration, proposal writing, and project monitoring and evaluation is required.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

As per CUPE collective agreemnet

Additional Information

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.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

January-April 2027

Open Date

07/10/2026

Close Date

07/20/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20761