Position Title
Part-Time Academic (COMM 2401: Introduction to Marketing) - Winter 2027
Department/Unit
Marketing
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
A Part-Time Academic is needed to teach the following course in the Winter term from January to April 2027, COMM 2401 Introduction to Marketing. This is a position with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, excellent communication and dedication to student success.
The course consists of two weekly 80-min lectures on Monday and Wednesday, 16:05-17:25. There will be three other section of this same course held by current faculty members, one of whom will also serve as an overall course coordinator. The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for the organization of their own section, preparation and delivery of its teaching and evaluation materials, student 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.
Course Description
The objective of this first-year course in the Bachelor of Commerce program at Dalhousie University is to familiarize students with marketing’s mode of inquiry-the way marketers look at the world. A mixture of instructional methods will be used, including lectures, video cases, assignments, and current topics discussions.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
A Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field is essential. Candidates must also have demonstrated good knowledge of the specific subject matter, and 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 here.
