Part-Time Academic

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (PUAD 5202: Professional Development – Self and Teams in Workplace) Winter 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3145P

Department/Unit

Public & International Affairs

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

A Part-Time Academic is needed to teach the following course from January – April, 2026. Class Is currently scheduled for 2:30pm – 5:30pm on Tuesdays. The course is delivered in-person.

MPA students participate in Internship opportunities (paid work experience) each summer semester. This PD course (required before they go on Internship) ensures that students have the relevant, practical leadership competencies and behaviors they need to be effective in the workplace. Topics of focus include, but aren't limited to: emotional intelligence, working in teams, giving / receiving feedback, reflective practice, onboarding to a new workplace.

The Part-Time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures and evaluation. The part-time academic should be available for a three-hour lecture and two hours per week for consultation with students. Additional meetings with the MPA program office may be required (approximately 1.5 hour / month). The part-time academic reports to Dr. Markus Sharaput, the MPA Program Director.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A graduate degree in public administration / management is required. The successful applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter, practice, experience and record of effective teaching experience. Because of the critical linkages between this course and the Internship, experience with experiential learning in post-secondary is essential. Excellent oral / written and presentation skills are required. Considering the nature of this course, professional work experience in industry is strongly considered an asset. The successful applicant must be able to incorporate perspectives / themes from public organizations / public sector in the classroom.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$6,478 per course (In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement)

Additional Information

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 visit

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

Jan - Apr 2026

Open Date

11/21/2025

Close Date

12/01/2025

Open Until Filled

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