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Part-Time Academic (LJSO 3500.03: Legal Research and Writing) - Fall 2026
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Databases
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Part-Time Academic (LJSO 3500.03: Legal Research and Writing) - Fall 2026

Dalhousie University -
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Part-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

Law
DEC
Research
Legal Studies
Master's degree
Databases
Analysis skills

Full job description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (LJSO 3500.03: Legal Research and Writing) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3441P

Department/Unit

Multidisciplinary Centre

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

A part-time academic is needed to teach LJSO 3500.03: Legal Research and Writing; currently scheduled for In-Person delivery, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1605-1725, in the Fall term (Sept-Dec) 2026.

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

This course aims to develop practical research skills, with a focus on researching the law in Nova Scotia and Canada using both print and electronic resources. It will provide students with a practical understanding of how to locate and update relevant case law, legislation and commentaries on specific topics. It will cultivate the analytical skills for students to identify the legal authorities and relevant case law to pursue specific research projects. The course will introduce students to fundamentals of legal/criminological research methods through the exploration principles, ethical and political issues, writing procedures, and various theoretical and methodological approaches involved in undertaking legal/criminological research. Students will also learn various data collection techniques and how to effectively organize and analyze both quantitative and qualitative information about legal/criminological phenomena.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Training and/or experience in legal research, such as through a JD, LLM and/or a graduate degree in Legal Studies and/or Library Sciences.
Familiarity with legal databases and research archives and related resources.
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.

For general information about the LJSO program, visit www.dal.ca/ljso

Salary Range/Pay Rate

As 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.

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.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September - December 2026

Open Date

07/10/2026

Close Date

07/20/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21496

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