The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: TYPR 1100, “English 1”. The course will be offered in-person in the Fall term, from September-December 2026 on MWF 2:35-3:25pm and is part of the Transition Year Program (TYP).
Located within the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development, TYP is an eight-month, full-time program designed to prepare African Nova Scotian and Indigenous students for all aspects of academic life. Upon completion of the program, students will earn four academic credits, including English, that they can use toward their degree program of choice. Students who complete the TYP program are also eligible for a tuition fee waiver which covers tuition related expenses for their first undergraduate degree.
The part-time academic is responsible for all aspects of teaching, grading and administration of the class, including any 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 Director, Transition Year Program.
This course covers grammar, basic essay writing, research, documentation, argumentative writing and a wide variety of writing skills. It includes literary material from current and historical essayists. This course may not be used to satisfy the writing requirement and is restricted to students in the Transition Year Program.
