Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Part-Time Academic (COMM 4523: Project Management) - Winter 2027
Posting Number PTAP3573P
Department/Unit Strategy, Entr. & Int. Business
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
A Part-Time Academic is needed to teach COMM 4523 / MGMT 4333 Project Management in the Winter term from January to April 2027.
Course Description
Many organizations in the private sector and the public sector are now using projects as tools to implement and achieve strategic goals, to innovate and to respond to customers changing needs. This course will introduce students to the management of project portfolio, the project management methodology, the cross-cultural leadership skills, the concepts, the tools and techniques required to successfully manage a project. In this course, a practical and hands-on approach is used and involves several experiential exercises enabling the students to build an expertise in the process of managing projects.
This course consists of one weekly 170-min meeting on Wednesday evenings, from 17:35-20:25 PM. In addition, after the regular term from January 11 to April 13, 2027, a final (individual and supervised) examination is to be scheduled during the subsequent examination period in the last two weeks of April.
The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for the organization of their course, preparation and delivery of appropriate teaching and evaluation materials, student feedback and assessment, and assurance of learning. The Part-Time Academic shall also hold two additional hours of office hours per week for direct consultation by students, for which office space will be provided.
This is a position with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, excellent communication and dedication to student success.
Qualifications/Requirements Of Position
- A Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field is essential.
- Candidates must also have demonstrated knowledge of the specific subject matter.
- Completion of a PhD, a PhD in progress and prior teaching or related work experience in practice are considered to be strong assets.
- Preference will further be given to candidates with experience or interests in creating innovative pedagogical materials that can also incorporate principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility ( EDIA ).
Salary Range/Pay Rate $8,260 per course (In accordance with 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 review our
Employment Equity information.
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
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Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment Jan - Apr 2027
Open Date 10/21/2026
Close Date 11/04/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22373
