Position Title
Part-Time Academic (HESA 6100: Ethical Decisions in Health Administration) - Fall 2026
Department/Unit
School of Health Administration
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Sessional Lecturer will teach a three-hour course, HESA 6100, Ethical Decisions in Health Administration, in the Master of Health Administration program during the fall term (September-December 2026). This course is taught in-person.
Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course; course preparation including course content for lectures, tests/assignments/exam preparation and evaluation/marking of student course work, as well as, providing tutorial support to students. The Sessional Lecturer is the Professor of Record for this course. The successful applicant reports to the Director of the School.
This course will a) examine the essential features of ethical decision-making in healthcare administration; b) introduce effective decision-making models to successfully resolving complex ethical challenges; and c) examine the central role of ethical decision-making and ethical leadership.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
- A completed PhD is ideal, and individuals with a Master of Health Administration degree, or other relevant degree, and minimum of 5 years experience in administrative ethics may be considered.
- Previous teaching experience is a strong asset.
- Experience with Brightspace 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 review our Employment Equity information.
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