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POSTING DATE:  April 9, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 19, 2018

POSITION:        Part-Time Academic

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PAY RATE:  As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  INTD 2106.03/GEOG 2206.03. Africa:  An Introduction.  This course will focus on contemporary Africa.  Stereotypical portrayals of Africa will be examined and critiqued with the goal of emphasizing the immensity, diversity and complexity of the continent in order to better understand the opportunities and challenges of African development in the twenty-first century. The part-time academic is responsible for all aspects of teaching, grading and administration of the class and in addition is to be available for two hours per week outside of class times for student consultation. The classes are offered during the winter semester on Tuesday and Thursday, 13:05 to 14:25. The part-time academic reports to the Chair of the department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Ph.D. in International Development Studies or closely related field.  Research and teaching experience throughout Africa and the ability to draw upon this practical experience.  Previous teaching experience preferred.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO: 

Dr. Nissim Mannathukkaren, Chair

International Development Studies

3^rd Floor, McCain Bldg., Rm. 3038

6135 University Ave., Halifax, N.S.

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All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness.  The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.