Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
To teach LJSO 3200.03: Topics in Law and Society; currently scheduled for In-Person delivery, Wednesdays and Fridays 0835-0955, in the Winter term (January – April) 2027.
The part-time academic’s duties include responsibility for planning the course, teaching the class, coordinating guest speakers and/or library visits; evaluating the students, and administration relating to the class. The part-time academic must be available for consultation with students outside of class times. This position will report to the Coordinator of the Law, Justice & Society Program.
Course Description
Topics covered within this course will vary from year to year, and may include alternative theories and approaches to justice; law and social media; the role of law in social inequalities; and human rights issues.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
- Graduate degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
- Ability to teach effectively at the university level.
Applications must be submitted electronically via the PeopleAdmin Portal and should include a CV, Cover letter, and two letters of reference. A Teaching Statement and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness (including, if available, the results of teaching evaluations for university-level classes) are also welcome.
This is a special topics class to be designed by the instructor. Applications must include a proposal describing the curriculum to be delivered, including a course description and three to four topics with readings. A complete syllabus is not required at this time.
For general information about the LJSO program, visit www.dal.ca/ljso
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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